2018 KMF to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.9071 STD

YEARLY LOW

0.9638 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

49.3990 STD

2018 KMF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 50.9071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.9638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.9433 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.0508 to the December average rate of 48.6487, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 50.9071 was down 5.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 53.9567, 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 254,536 STD

2017 Average 248,914 STD

Yearly Trough Low 4,819 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 249,716.31 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

50.3483

46.7792

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF to STD 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 49.8227, compared to 48.9753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8474 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.8227

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.9753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 48.0157 STD (High: 48.9795 / Low: 0.9638). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4992 STD (High: 49.9984 / Low: 49.4992).

November Spread (Volatile) ±48.0157

March Spread (Stable) ±0.4992

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 2.1515 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 50.0508) against the same month in 2017 (average: 49.8691), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1818 (+0.36%).

2018 Avg (January) 50.0508

2017 Avg (January) 49.8691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	50.9071	49.5118	50.0508
February	50.0367	49.4931	49.7905
March	49.9984	49.4992	49.8147
April	49.9318	49.2992	49.6758
May	50.4152	49.5363	49.8334
June	50.1181	49.4529	49.7710
July	50.0628	49.3673	49.8281
August	49.8654	48.5314	49.2751
September	50.3783	49.4039	49.7948
October	49.7665	48.3311	49.2282
November	48.9795	0.9638	47.0767
December	48.8897	48.3532	48.6487