YEARLY HIGH
0.5759 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.5425 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5558 KPW

2018 CDF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.5759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.5425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0334 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5621 to the December average rate of 0.5536, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5759 was down 26.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7825, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,879 KPW
2017 Average 3,112 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,713 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166.76 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5633
0.5491
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.5582, compared to 0.5534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0324 KPW (High: 0.5749 / Low: 0.5425). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 KPW (High: 0.5579 / Low: 0.5569).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0324
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5621) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7419), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1798 (-24.24%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5621
2017 Avg (January) 0.7419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5759 0.5579 0.5621
February 0.5625 0.5535 0.5588
March 0.5599 0.5543 0.5565
April 0.5597 0.5569 0.5573
May 0.5579 0.5569 0.5574
June 0.5579 0.5569 0.5574
July 0.5749 0.5425 0.5555
August 0.5573 0.5479 0.5533
September 0.5538 0.5473 0.5503
October 0.5590 0.5479 0.5528
November 0.5590 0.5474 0.5545
December 0.5590 0.5482 0.5536