YEARLY HIGH
19.9748 SCR
YEARLY LOW
17.0395 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.1851 SCR

2018 FKP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 19.9748. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 17.0395.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9353 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.2255 to the December average rate of 17.3242, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.9748 was up 5.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.9905, 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 99,874 SCR
2017 Average 87,555 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 85,197 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,676.68 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.4157
17.1340
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP to SCR 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 18.7299, compared to 17.6402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0897 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.7299
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.6402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.4681 SCR (High: 19.9748 / Low: 18.5068). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3553 SCR (High: 17.9914 / Low: 17.6361).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.4681
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3553

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 0.7791 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7791

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 19.0199) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.7817), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2382 (+13.34%).

2018 Avg (February) 19.0199
2017 Avg (February) 16.7817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.9484 18.6736 19.2255
February 19.9748 18.5068 19.0199
March 19.6540 18.6337 19.0612
April 19.7263 18.5255 18.9458
May 19.0331 17.8319 18.1667
June 18.1405 17.7039 17.9604
July 17.9914 17.6361 17.8476
August 17.8218 17.2518 17.4898
September 18.7676 17.4996 17.8024
October 18.1721 17.3123 17.7668
November 17.9063 17.3799 17.6105
December 17.6122 17.0395 17.3242