YEARLY HIGH
730.4940 KPW
YEARLY LOW
633.0449 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
672.9023 KPW

2018 AUD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 730.4940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 633.0449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 97.4490 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 715.9540 to the December average rate of 644.3849, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 730.4940 was up 0.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 725.4174, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,652,470 KPW
2017 Average 3,451,086 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 3,165,225 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 487,245.19 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

723.6398
631.4100
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to KPW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 694.1936, compared to 651.6109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 42.5827 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 694.1936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 651.6109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 30.6215 KPW (High: 663.6664 / Low: 633.0449). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.8573 KPW (High: 672.2905 / Low: 660.4332).

December Spread (Volatile) ±30.6215
July Spread (Stable) ±11.8573

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 13.6204 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.6204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 715.9540) against the same month in 2017 (average: 671.1338), the exchange rate shifted by +44.8202 (+6.68%).

2018 Avg (January) 715.9540
2017 Avg (January) 671.1338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 730.4940 701.9158 715.9540
February 723.5942 698.6927 708.0941
March 709.2327 689.4687 698.0812
April 700.9619 677.8813 691.1669
May 683.6880 670.2318 677.5465
June 689.8449 660.7037 674.3190
July 672.2905 660.4332 666.5327
August 668.3891 647.2026 659.4129
September 656.8173 639.8025 647.7987
October 650.5099 634.8602 639.0958
November 660.2369 645.7103 652.4406
December 663.6664 633.0449 644.3849