YEARLY HIGH
0.9012 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.0163 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8505 MRO

2018 KMF to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.9012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8848 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8797 to the December average rate of 0.8250, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9012 was down 4.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9425, 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 4,506 MRO
2017 Average 4,132 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 82 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,424.12 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9007
0.7891
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF to MRO 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 0.8744, compared to 0.8265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0480 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.8143 MRO (High: 0.8307 / Low: 0.0163). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 MRO (High: 0.8291 / Low: 0.8200).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8143
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0344 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.8914) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7763), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1152 (+14.84%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.8914
2017 Avg (February) 0.7763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9004 0.8567 0.8797
February 0.9012 0.8821 0.8914
March 0.8970 0.8823 0.8908
April 0.8965 0.8731 0.8858
May 0.8772 0.8387 0.8559
June 0.8534 0.8347 0.8430
July 0.8502 0.8371 0.8453
August 0.8433 0.8238 0.8348
September 0.8540 0.8378 0.8449
October 0.8401 0.4866 0.8104
November 0.8307 0.0163 0.7984
December 0.8291 0.8200 0.8250