YEARLY HIGH
1.5975 KPW
YEARLY LOW
1.4407 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5616 KPW

2018 CRC to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 1.5975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 1.4407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1568 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5868 to the December average rate of 1.5037, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5975 was down 2.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6425, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,988 KPW
2017 Average 7,954 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 7,204 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 783.87 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6018
1.4637
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 1.5854, compared to 1.5378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5854
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0712 KPW (High: 1.5543 / Low: 1.4831). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 KPW (High: 1.5932 / Low: 1.5876).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0712
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0469 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0469

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.5868) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6329), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0461 (-2.82%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.5868
2017 Avg (January) 1.6329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5975 1.5802 1.5868
February 1.5861 1.5697 1.5757
March 1.5893 1.5788 1.5830
April 1.5953 1.5866 1.5897
May 1.5932 1.5876 1.5903
June 1.5923 1.5826 1.5872
July 1.5884 1.5824 1.5867
August 1.5895 1.5730 1.5854
September 1.5730 1.5387 1.5540
October 1.5543 1.4831 1.5221
November 1.5038 1.4407 1.4752
December 1.5095 1.4882 1.5037