2018 FKP to MDL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 FKP to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the FKP to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 23.9016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 21.0689.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8328 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.4186 to the December average rate of 21.7570, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 23.9016 was down 5.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 25.2792, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
FKP to MDL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 22.9787, compared to 21.8847 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0940 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.9199 MDL (High: 22.3480 / Low: 21.4281). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2781 MDL (High: 22.5966 / Low: 22.3185).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6700 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 23.4186) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.7709), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3523 (-5.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.9016 | 23.0697 | 23.4186 |
| February | 23.8447 | 22.9494 | 23.2940 |
| March | 23.4716 | 22.9225 | 23.1467 |
| April | 23.4807 | 22.8289 | 23.1274 |
| May | 22.5966 | 22.3185 | 22.4574 |
| June | 22.6344 | 22.1200 | 22.4279 |
| July | 22.3617 | 21.6886 | 22.0166 |
| August | 21.8485 | 21.0689 | 21.4037 |
| September | 22.3480 | 21.4281 | 21.9172 |
| October | 22.4703 | 21.7540 | 22.1414 |
| November | 22.3880 | 21.8072 | 22.0721 |
| December | 21.9479 | 21.4139 | 21.7570 |