YEARLY HIGH
2.2826 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.0412 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1540 KPW

2018 KMF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 2.2826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2414 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2309 to the December average rate of 2.0799, 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 2.2826 was down 2.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3309, 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 11,413 KPW
2017 Average 10,333 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 206 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,206.89 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2819
1.9882
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 2.2138, compared to 2.0941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.0529 KPW (High: 2.0941 / Low: 0.0412). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0229 KPW (High: 2.0902 / Low: 2.0673).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.0529
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0229

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 0.0872 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0872

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.2309) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9450), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2859 (+14.70%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.2309
2017 Avg (January) 1.9450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2826 2.1786 2.2309
February 2.2814 2.2319 2.2575
March 2.2740 2.2306 2.2541
April 2.2633 2.2103 2.2424
May 2.2178 2.1204 2.1654
June 2.1575 2.1121 2.1325
July 2.1468 2.1159 2.1365
August 2.1320 2.0749 2.1068
September 2.1539 2.1122 2.1289
October 2.1179 2.0664 2.0999
November 2.0941 0.0412 2.0127
December 2.0902 2.0673 2.0799