YEARLY HIGH
0.0047 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0035 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0041 BRL

2018 KPW to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.0047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.0035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0036 to the December average rate of 0.0043, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0047 was up 24.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KPW based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 23 BRL
2017 Average 18 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 17 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.89 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0047
0.0035
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KPW to BRL 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 0.0038, compared to 0.0043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0005 BRL (High: 0.0046 / Low: 0.0041). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BRL (High: 0.0044 / Low: 0.0043).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0046) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0035), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+30.88%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0046
2017 Avg (September) 0.0035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0037 0.0035 0.0036
February 0.0037 0.0035 0.0036
March 0.0037 0.0036 0.0036
April 0.0039 0.0037 0.0038
May 0.0042 0.0039 0.0040
June 0.0043 0.0041 0.0042
July 0.0044 0.0041 0.0042
August 0.0046 0.0041 0.0044
September 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
October 0.0045 0.0040 0.0042
November 0.0044 0.0041 0.0042
December 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043