2018 KPW to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.2333 GNF

YEARLY LOW

9.9278 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.0558 GNF

2018 KPW to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 10.2333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 9.9278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3056 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0090 to the December average rate of 10.1722, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.2333 was down 3.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.5672, 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 51,167 GNF

2017 Average 50,687 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 49,639 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,527.78 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.1886

9.9918

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW to GNF 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 10.0172, compared to 10.0945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0773 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0172

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1897 GNF (High: 10.2000 / Low: 10.0103). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0256 GNF (High: 10.0444 / Low: 10.0188).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1897

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0256

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 10.1722) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.0203), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1519 (+1.52%).

2018 Avg (December) 10.1722

2017 Avg (December) 10.0203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.0459	9.9740	10.0090
February	10.0386	9.9944	10.0082
March	10.0404	9.9999	10.0088
April	10.0333	9.9707	10.0223
May	10.0423	10.0000	10.0181
June	10.0444	10.0188	10.0366
July	10.1056	10.0293	10.0552
August	10.1111	9.9278	10.0529
September	10.1417	10.0438	10.0734
October	10.1389	10.0145	10.0911
November	10.2000	10.0103	10.1222
December	10.2333	10.0940	10.1722