YEARLY HIGH
0.0358 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0006 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0326 SCR

2018 KMF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0351 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0345 to the December average rate of 0.0316, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0358 was up 2.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0350, 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 179 SCR
2017 Average 156 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 3 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 175.66 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0349
0.0301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF to SCR 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 0.0335, compared to 0.0317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0335
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0312 SCR (High: 0.0318 / Low: 0.0006). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SCR (High: 0.0323 / Low: 0.0318).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0312
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0345) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0289), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0056 (+19.28%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0345
2017 Avg (January) 0.0289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0358 0.0335 0.0345
February 0.0355 0.0334 0.0342
March 0.0355 0.0336 0.0342
April 0.0346 0.0330 0.0336
May 0.0341 0.0317 0.0325
June 0.0323 0.0318 0.0320
July 0.0323 0.0318 0.0322
August 0.0322 0.0313 0.0318
September 0.0343 0.0319 0.0323
October 0.0327 0.0313 0.0318
November 0.0318 0.0006 0.0305
December 0.0322 0.0313 0.0316