YEARLY HIGH
0.0159 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0147 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0151 SCR

2018 KPW to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.0159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.0147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0155 to the December average rate of 0.0152, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0159 was up 1.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0157, 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 80 SCR
2017 Average 75 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 74 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.00 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0155
0.0149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW to SCR 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 0.0151, compared to 0.0151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0151
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0008 SCR (High: 0.0159 / Low: 0.0151). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SCR (High: 0.0151 / Low: 0.0151).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0152) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0151), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.17%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0152
2017 Avg (September) 0.0151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0157 0.0151 0.0155
February 0.0156 0.0147 0.0151
March 0.0157 0.0149 0.0152
April 0.0153 0.0149 0.0150
May 0.0156 0.0149 0.0150
June 0.0151 0.0149 0.0150
July 0.0151 0.0150 0.0151
August 0.0151 0.0151 0.0151
September 0.0159 0.0151 0.0152
October 0.0154 0.0151 0.0152
November 0.0152 0.0152 0.0152
December 0.0155 0.0151 0.0152