YEARLY HIGH
10.7097 SRD
YEARLY LOW
9.3168 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9655 SRD

2018 FKP to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 10.7097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 9.3168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3929 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3108 to the December average rate of 9.4483, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.7097 was up 5.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.1081, 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 53,548 SRD
2017 Average 48,245 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 46,584 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,964.36 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.6056
9.3431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP to SRD 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 10.2766, compared to 9.6544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6222 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2766
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5438 SRD (High: 10.6196 / Low: 10.0758). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2147 SRD (High: 9.5315 / Low: 9.3168).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5438
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2147

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 0.4450 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 10.5004) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.5392), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9612 (+10.08%).

2018 Avg (April) 10.5004
2017 Avg (April) 9.5392

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6196 10.0758 10.3108
February 10.6540 10.2720 10.4325
March 10.6329 10.2873 10.4329
April 10.7097 10.2829 10.5004
May 10.1632 9.8982 10.0554
June 10.0236 9.7645 9.9278
July 9.9147 9.6839 9.8255
August 9.7886 9.4664 9.5976
September 9.8969 9.5894 9.7255
October 9.8696 9.4773 9.7085
November 9.7911 9.5032 9.6210
December 9.5315 9.3168 9.4483