YEARLY HIGH
14.1544 KPW
YEARLY LOW
11.6188 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3575 KPW

2018 HTG to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 14.1544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 11.6188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5356 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.9540 to the December average rate of 11.8341, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.1544 was down 4.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.8734, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 70,772 KPW
2017 Average 69,337 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 58,094 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,677.96 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.2507
11.6144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG to KPW 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 13.9066, compared to 12.8084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.9066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.6048 KPW (High: 13.5678 / Low: 12.9630). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0831 KPW (High: 14.0618 / Low: 13.9787).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6048
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0831

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5601 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5601

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 13.9540) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.4723), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4817 (+3.58%).

2018 Avg (January) 13.9540
2017 Avg (January) 13.4723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.1544 13.6906 13.9540
February 14.0618 13.9787 14.0310
March 14.0371 13.8889 13.9628
April 14.0073 13.7991 13.8924
May 14.0500 13.7848 13.9245
June 13.9902 13.5107 13.6748
July 13.8710 13.3281 13.5546
August 13.5678 12.9630 13.3624
September 13.0426 12.8878 12.9719
October 12.9107 12.4942 12.7332
November 12.6530 12.2063 12.3942
December 12.2063 11.6188 11.8341