2018 FKP to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9845 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.8993 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9415 XDR

2018 FKP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.9845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.8993.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0852 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9609 to the December average rate of 0.9107, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9845 was up 2.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9571, 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 4,923 XDR

2017 Average 4,646 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 4,497 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 426.01 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9756

0.9047

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FKP to XDR 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 0.9564, compared to 0.9266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9564

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0338 XDR (High: 0.9811 / Low: 0.9473). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 XDR (High: 0.9499 / Low: 0.9381).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0338

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

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 0.0252 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.9697) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9287), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0410 (+4.41%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.9697

2017 Avg (April) 0.9287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9811	0.9473	0.9609
February	0.9802	0.9513	0.9616
March	0.9752	0.9500	0.9617
April	0.9845	0.9576	0.9697
May	0.9499	0.9381	0.9445
June	0.9466	0.9307	0.9402
July	0.9439	0.9315	0.9379
August	0.9354	0.9111	0.9199
September	0.9454	0.9177	0.9303
October	0.9458	0.9149	0.9332
November	0.9412	0.9181	0.9275
December	0.9190	0.8993	0.9107