2018 AWG to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AWG to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AWG to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 507.0425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 499.3057.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7369 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 502.6675 to the December average rate of 499.9487, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 507.0425 was up 0.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 504.2521, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
AWG 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 503.3217, compared to 500.9302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3914 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 4.3908 KPW (High: 507.0425 / Low: 502.6518). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1416 KPW (High: 500.0011 / Low: 499.8595).
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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.5371 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 503.9830) against the same month in 2017 (average: 499.9306), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0525 (+0.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 502.7947 | 502.3720 | 502.6675 |
| February | 504.2022 | 500.1375 | 502.5498 |
| March | 506.3280 | 503.4965 | 504.1935 |
| April | 507.0425 | 502.6518 | 503.9830 |
| May | 504.2022 | 502.0923 | 503.2615 |
| June | 503.7062 | 502.7922 | 503.2747 |
| July | 503.7609 | 500.9733 | 503.1440 |
| August | 502.5131 | 501.6717 | 502.0701 |
| September | 502.0935 | 499.3057 | 500.5330 |
| October | 500.0011 | 499.8595 | 499.9505 |
| November | 500.0011 | 499.8595 | 499.9351 |
| December | 500.0011 | 499.6539 | 499.9487 |