YEARLY HIGH
0.6661 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.0115 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5993 YER

2018 KMF to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.6661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6547 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6204 to the December average rate of 0.5785, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6661 was up 2.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6469, 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 3,331 YER
2017 Average 2,873 YER
Yearly Trough Low 57 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,273.39 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6363
0.5529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF to YER 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 0.6161, compared to 0.5825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.5711 YER (High: 0.5826 / Low: 0.0115). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 YER (High: 0.5814 / Low: 0.5749).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5711
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

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 0.0242 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.6293) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5427), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0867 (+15.98%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.6293
2017 Avg (March) 0.5427

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6348 0.6060 0.6204
February 0.6344 0.6209 0.6279
March 0.6661 0.6204 0.6293
April 0.6294 0.6147 0.6236
May 0.6167 0.5897 0.6022
June 0.5999 0.5874 0.5931
July 0.5972 0.5897 0.5943
August 0.5929 0.5773 0.5860
September 0.5990 0.5875 0.5921
October 0.5891 0.5747 0.5841
November 0.5826 0.0115 0.5599
December 0.5814 0.5749 0.5785