YEARLY HIGH
1290.6668 KPW
YEARLY LOW
1124.3114 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1201.8699 KPW

2018 FKP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 1290.6668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 1124.3114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 166.3554 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1243.7688 to the December average rate of 1140.1839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1290.6668 was up 5.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 1223.0837, 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 6,453,334 KPW
2017 Average 5,800,022 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 5,621,557 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 831,777.00 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1277.9721
1127.6577
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 1238.6739, compared to 1165.0660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 73.6079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1238.6739
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1165.0660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 63.9107 KPW (High: 1279.8180 / Low: 1215.9073). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.4034 KPW (High: 1196.4585 / Low: 1172.0551).

January Spread (Volatile) ±63.9107
July Spread (Stable) ±24.4034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 53.6280 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -53.6280

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1265.4459) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1137.7404), the exchange rate shifted by +127.7055 (+11.22%).

2018 Avg (April) 1265.4459
2017 Avg (April) 1137.7404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1279.8180 1215.9073 1243.7688
February 1283.9589 1237.9200 1257.2641
March 1281.4124 1239.7685 1257.3069
April 1290.6668 1239.2359 1265.4459
May 1224.8047 1192.8793 1211.8179
June 1207.9807 1176.7552 1196.4396
July 1196.4585 1172.0551 1185.7873
August 1181.2512 1142.3639 1158.1959
September 1194.3151 1157.2050 1173.6326
October 1191.0244 1143.6762 1171.5776
November 1181.5505 1146.8021 1161.0187
December 1150.2156 1124.3114 1140.1839