YEARLY HIGH
0.1742 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.0033 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1634 INR

2018 KMF to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 0.1742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1709 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1578 to the December average rate of 0.1635, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1742 was up 4.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1660, 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 871 INR
2017 Average 747 INR
Yearly Trough Low 17 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 854.34 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1732
0.1564
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF to INR 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 0.1615, compared to 0.1654 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1654

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1665 INR (High: 0.1698 / Low: 0.0033). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 INR (High: 0.1635 / Low: 0.1615).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1665
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1718) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1554), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0164 (+10.57%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1718
2017 Avg (October) 0.1554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1613 0.1541 0.1578
February 0.1633 0.1596 0.1617
March 0.1635 0.1615 0.1629
April 0.1659 0.1612 0.1636
May 0.1664 0.1596 0.1625
June 0.1618 0.1585 0.1606
July 0.1641 0.1609 0.1630
August 0.1668 0.1599 0.1628
September 0.1740 0.1666 0.1706
October 0.1742 0.1691 0.1718
November 0.1698 0.0033 0.1606
December 0.1673 0.1611 0.1635