2018 BND to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BND to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BND to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 690.3704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 570.9997.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 119.3707 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 680.9692 to the December average rate of 573.7172, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 690.3704 was up 2.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 674.7578, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BND based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BND 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 670.9228, compared to 612.8552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 58.0676 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 88.0568 KPW (High: 659.0920 / Low: 571.0352). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.9136 KPW (High: 688.0545 / Low: 678.1408).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 47.5137 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 680.9692) against the same month in 2017 (average: 629.6824), the exchange rate shifted by +51.2868 (+8.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 690.3704 | 673.1564 | 680.9692 |
| February | 686.8058 | 676.5300 | 681.8593 |
| March | 688.0545 | 678.1408 | 684.2019 |
| April | 687.8888 | 672.5251 | 683.5548 |
| May | 680.6322 | 617.6322 | 666.2288 |
| June | 681.1474 | 595.6963 | 628.7229 |
| July | 669.9918 | 595.5891 | 635.8288 |
| August | 659.7839 | 595.5891 | 597.7816 |
| September | 660.3857 | 595.6044 | 609.4998 |
| October | 653.5041 | 635.5932 | 639.0730 |
| November | 659.0920 | 571.0352 | 621.2309 |
| December | 653.1418 | 570.9997 | 573.7172 |