YEARLY HIGH
12.1043 SEK
YEARLY LOW
11.0033 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.5967 SEK

2018 FKP to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 12.1043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 11.0033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1011 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1166 to the December average rate of 11.4501, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.1043 was up 4.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.5398, 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 60,522 SEK
2017 Average 54,992 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 55,016 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,505.31 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.9771
11.0384
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP to SEK 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 11.5440, compared to 11.6493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.4733 SEK (High: 12.1043 / Low: 11.6311). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2662 SEK (High: 11.6167 / Low: 11.3505).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4733
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2662

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2378 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2378

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 11.7865) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.3392), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4473 (+3.94%).

2018 Avg (May) 11.7865
2017 Avg (May) 11.3392

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.2792 11.0033 11.1166
February 11.4403 11.0947 11.2414
March 11.7655 11.3577 11.5131
April 12.0739 11.7257 11.8989
May 12.1043 11.6311 11.7865
June 11.8141 11.5176 11.7075
July 11.8233 11.4992 11.6269
August 11.9054 11.5304 11.6734
September 11.8561 11.4894 11.6829
October 12.0536 11.6593 11.7750
November 11.8450 11.5399 11.6878
December 11.6167 11.3505 11.4501