YEARLY HIGH
2.5670 AWG
YEARLY LOW
2.2486 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3934 AWG

2018 FKP to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 2.5670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 2.2486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3184 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4743 to the December average rate of 2.2806, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5670 was up 5.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4401, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,835 AWG
2017 Average 11,569 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 11,243 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,591.85 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5339
2.2576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP to AWG 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 2.4610, compared to 2.3258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1352 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1271 AWG (High: 2.5454 / Low: 2.4183). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0475 AWG (High: 2.3766 / Low: 2.3291).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1271
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0475

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1030 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 2.5109) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2758), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2351 (+10.33%).

2018 Avg (April) 2.5109
2017 Avg (April) 2.2758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5454 2.4183 2.4743
February 2.5554 2.4586 2.5018
March 2.5415 2.4589 2.4937
April 2.5670 2.4578 2.5109
May 2.4360 2.3692 2.4079
June 2.3992 2.3391 2.3773
July 2.3766 2.3291 2.3568
August 2.3540 2.2771 2.3068
September 2.3886 2.3048 2.3448
October 2.3827 2.2880 2.3434
November 2.3631 2.2936 2.3223
December 2.3004 2.2486 2.2806