2018 AUD to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |