2018 CAD to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

734.1347 KPW

YEARLY LOW

659.5513 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

694.6570 KPW

2018 CAD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 734.1347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 659.5513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 74.5834 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 724.0175 to the December average rate of 669.2026, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 734.1347 was down 1.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 743.2912, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,670,674 KPW

2017 Average 3,470,641 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 3,297,757 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 372,917.04 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

729.4990

663.7211

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 704.5611, compared to 684.7528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.8083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 704.5611

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 684.7528

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 32.9571 KPW (High: 734.1347 / Low: 701.1776). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.1581 KPW (High: 687.4847 / Low: 676.3266).

February Spread (Volatile) ±32.9571

November Spread (Stable) ±11.1581

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 19.5027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -19.5027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 715.6876) against the same month in 2017 (average: 686.8710), the exchange rate shifted by +28.8166 (+4.20%).

2018 Avg (February) 715.6876

2017 Avg (February) 686.8710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	731.3951	716.7488	724.0175
February	734.1347	701.1776	715.6876
March	702.5492	686.9442	696.1850
April	716.5320	696.9602	706.3558
May	704.5975	690.7402	699.1605
June	696.3912	675.1232	685.9604
July	691.2899	678.6706	685.4844
August	697.4014	683.8646	689.9390
September	701.1038	683.0860	690.8421
October	702.3826	683.9483	690.9847
November	687.4847	676.3266	682.0640
December	681.8440	659.5513	669.2026