YEARLY HIGH
19.6627 NAD
YEARLY LOW
16.1261 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.6104 NAD

2018 FKP to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 19, valuing the pair at 19.6627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 16.1261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5367 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8367 to the December average rate of 18.0361, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.6627 was up 3.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.0471, 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 98,314 NAD
2017 Average 85,762 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 80,630 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,683.41 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.3179
16.2707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP to NAD 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 16.8973, compared to 18.3235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.8973
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.3235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.5908 NAD (High: 18.8041 / Low: 17.2133). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4245 NAD (High: 17.0094 / Low: 16.5849).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.5908
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4245

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6942 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6942

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 19.0639) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.5244), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5395 (+8.79%).

2018 Avg (September) 19.0639
2017 Avg (September) 17.5244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.0094 16.5849 16.8367
February 17.0606 16.1261 16.5247
March 16.8890 16.3386 16.5575
April 17.3292 16.5980 17.0170
May 17.1749 16.5287 16.8525
June 18.2432 16.7491 17.5952
July 18.2574 17.1924 17.7307
August 18.8041 17.2133 18.0332
September 19.6627 18.4640 19.0639
October 19.5326 18.3534 18.8855
November 18.8156 17.5056 18.1913
December 18.5290 17.3870 18.0361