YEARLY HIGH
0.0168 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0128 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0147 NAD

2018 KPW to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.0168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.0128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0135 to the December average rate of 0.0158, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0168 was up 4.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0161, 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 84 NAD
2017 Average 74 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 64 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.99 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0166
0.0128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW to NAD 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 0.0137, compared to 0.0157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0015 NAD (High: 0.0162 / Low: 0.0147). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 NAD (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0129).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0162) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0146), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+11.12%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0162
2017 Avg (September) 0.0146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0139 0.0131 0.0135
February 0.0135 0.0128 0.0131
March 0.0134 0.0129 0.0132
April 0.0138 0.0131 0.0134
May 0.0142 0.0136 0.0139
June 0.0153 0.0140 0.0147
July 0.0154 0.0146 0.0150
August 0.0162 0.0147 0.0156
September 0.0168 0.0157 0.0162
October 0.0165 0.0157 0.0161
November 0.0161 0.0152 0.0157
December 0.0162 0.0152 0.0158