YEARLY HIGH
738.5338 SYP
YEARLY LOW
643.3475 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
687.7580 SYP

2018 FKP to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 738.5338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 643.3475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 95.1863 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 711.7783 to the December average rate of 652.4469, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 738.5338 was up 5.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 699.8620, 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 3,692,669 SYP
2017 Average 2,165,774 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 3,216,738 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 475,931.55 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

731.2677
645.2814
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP to SYP 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 708.8067, compared to 666.7092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 42.0975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 708.8067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 666.7092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 36.5750 SYP (High: 732.4185 / Low: 695.8435). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.1576 SYP (High: 684.8661 / Low: 670.7085).

January Spread (Volatile) ±36.5750
July Spread (Stable) ±14.1576

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 30.6636 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -30.6636

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 724.1022) against the same month in 2017 (average: 270.9152), the exchange rate shifted by +453.1870 (+167.28%).

2018 Avg (April) 724.1022
2017 Avg (April) 270.9152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 732.4185 695.8435 711.7783
February 734.7384 708.3515 719.4221
March 733.2384 709.4093 719.4450
April 738.5338 709.1045 724.1022
May 700.8673 682.6451 693.4386
June 691.2133 673.3785 684.6544
July 684.8661 670.7085 678.5817
August 675.9250 653.6797 662.7844
September 683.4269 662.1913 671.6398
October 681.5217 654.4284 670.4502
November 676.1183 656.2001 664.3524
December 658.1491 643.3475 652.4469