YEARLY HIGH
14.2241 KPW
YEARLY LOW
12.1064 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.1884 KPW

2018 INR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 14.2241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 12.1064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1177 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1411 to the December average rate of 12.7239, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.2241 was up 0.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.1411, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,556,016 KPW
2017 Average 3,457,433 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 3,026,596 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 529,419.35 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.3330
12.0299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 13.7094, compared to 12.6673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0421 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.7094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.6338 KPW (High: 12.9089 / Low: 12.2751). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1146 KPW (High: 13.9093 / Low: 13.7947).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6338
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1146

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4636 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4636

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 14.1411) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.2199), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9212 (+6.97%).

2018 Avg (January) 14.1411
2017 Avg (January) 13.2199

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.2241 14.0584 14.1411
February 14.0851 13.7910 13.9643
March 13.9093 13.7947 13.8386
April 13.8736 13.4494 13.7060
May 13.4993 13.1425 13.3285
June 13.4650 13.0566 13.2780
July 13.1644 13.0454 13.1053
August 13.1739 12.6646 12.9431
September 12.6752 12.3534 12.4795
October 12.3077 12.1064 12.2218
November 12.9089 12.2751 12.5304
December 12.9368 12.4105 12.7239