YEARLY HIGH
0.0197 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0004 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0188 SBD

2018 KMF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.0197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0193 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0193 to the December average rate of 0.0187, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0197 was down 1.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0201, 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 98 SBD
2017 Average 90 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 2 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96.57 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0196
0.0177
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF to SBD 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 0.0192, compared to 0.0185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0183 SBD (High: 0.0186 / Low: 0.0004). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SBD (High: 0.0187 / Low: 0.0184).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0183
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0195) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0168), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+15.61%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0195
2017 Avg (February) 0.0168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0196 0.0189 0.0193
February 0.0197 0.0192 0.0195
March 0.0196 0.0193 0.0195
April 0.0196 0.0191 0.0194
May 0.0192 0.0186 0.0188
June 0.0190 0.0186 0.0187
July 0.0190 0.0186 0.0188
August 0.0187 0.0182 0.0185
September 0.0189 0.0185 0.0187
October 0.0187 0.0184 0.0186
November 0.0186 0.0004 0.0179
December 0.0191 0.0183 0.0187