2018 FKP to VUV Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 FKP to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the FKP to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 151.0911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 137.7178.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.3733 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 145.4263 to the December average rate of 140.4178, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 151.0911 was up 3.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 145.3452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
FKP to VUV Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 146.0229, compared to 141.9948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0282 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 6.1949 VUV (High: 148.4330 / Low: 142.2381). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9365 VUV (High: 144.5245 / Low: 141.5881).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 3.8519 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 147.2989) against the same month in 2017 (average: 133.3601), the exchange rate shifted by +13.9388 (+10.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 148.4330 | 142.2381 | 145.4263 |
| February | 149.3511 | 144.8219 | 146.6118 |
| March | 151.0911 | 144.9473 | 147.2989 |
| April | 150.6721 | 145.9021 | 148.8531 |
| May | 147.1088 | 142.4570 | 145.0012 |
| June | 144.9083 | 141.3433 | 142.9465 |
| July | 144.5245 | 141.5881 | 143.0090 |
| August | 142.4059 | 137.7178 | 139.6264 |
| September | 143.9808 | 139.5070 | 141.4874 |
| October | 147.5092 | 141.5158 | 144.5302 |
| November | 145.7629 | 141.2212 | 142.8978 |
| December | 141.6204 | 138.4999 | 140.4178 |