YEARLY HIGH
0.0253 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.0205 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0222 KPW

2018 IRR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IRR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.0205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0250 to the December average rate of 0.0213, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0253 was down 15.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0299, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 126 KPW
2017 Average 136 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 103 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.86 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0254
0.0204
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0235, compared to 0.0210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0027 KPW (High: 0.0240 / Low: 0.0213). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KPW (High: 0.0212 / Low: 0.0212).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0250) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0284), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0034 (-12.11%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0250
2017 Avg (January) 0.0284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0253 0.0244 0.0250
February 0.0244 0.0241 0.0243
March 0.0241 0.0239 0.0240
April 0.0240 0.0239 0.0240
May 0.0240 0.0213 0.0222
June 0.0213 0.0211 0.0212
July 0.0211 0.0205 0.0208
August 0.0209 0.0205 0.0208
September 0.0209 0.0208 0.0208
October 0.0212 0.0209 0.0212
November 0.0212 0.0212 0.0212
December 0.0214 0.0212 0.0213