YEARLY HIGH
0.0175 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0003 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0165 BOB

2018 KMF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0172 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0171 to the December average rate of 0.0160, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0175 was down 2.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0179, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88 BOB
2017 Average 80 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 2 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 86.04 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0175
0.0153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF to BOB 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 0.0170, compared to 0.0161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0158 BOB (High: 0.0161 / Low: 0.0003). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BOB (High: 0.0161 / Low: 0.0159).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0171) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0150), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+14.58%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0171
2017 Avg (January) 0.0150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0175 0.0167 0.0171
February 0.0175 0.0171 0.0173
March 0.0175 0.0171 0.0173
April 0.0174 0.0170 0.0172
May 0.0171 0.0163 0.0166
June 0.0166 0.0162 0.0164
July 0.0165 0.0162 0.0164
August 0.0164 0.0159 0.0162
September 0.0166 0.0162 0.0164
October 0.0163 0.0159 0.0161
November 0.0161 0.0003 0.0154
December 0.0161 0.0159 0.0160