YEARLY HIGH
3.8757 XCD
YEARLY LOW
3.3761 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6090 XCD

2018 FKP to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 3.8757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 3.3761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4995 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7348 to the December average rate of 3.4238, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.8757 was up 5.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.6727, 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 19,378 XCD
2017 Average 17,416 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 16,881 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,497.69 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.8375
3.3862
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP to XCD 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 3.7195, compared to 3.4985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1919 XCD (High: 3.8431 / Low: 3.6512). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0733 XCD (High: 3.5928 / Low: 3.5195).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1919
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0733

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 0.1610 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1610

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 3.7999) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.4164), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3836 (+11.23%).

2018 Avg (April) 3.7999
2017 Avg (April) 3.4164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8431 3.6512 3.7348
February 3.8555 3.7173 3.7754
March 3.8479 3.7228 3.7755
April 3.8757 3.7212 3.7999
May 3.6779 3.5820 3.6389
June 3.6274 3.5336 3.5927
July 3.5928 3.5195 3.5607
August 3.5471 3.4303 3.4779
September 3.5863 3.4749 3.5242
October 3.5764 3.4343 3.5181
November 3.5480 3.4437 3.4864
December 3.4539 3.3761 3.4238