YEARLY HIGH
0.2949 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.2775 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2782 YER

2018 KPW to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.2949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.2775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0174 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2781 to the December average rate of 0.2781, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2949 was up 5.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2783, 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 1,474 YER
2017 Average 1,390 YER
Yearly Trough Low 1,387 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87.05 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2793
0.2780
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.2783, compared to 0.2781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0168 YER (High: 0.2949 / Low: 0.2781). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 YER (High: 0.2782 / Low: 0.2781).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0168
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2792) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2777), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+0.55%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2792
2017 Avg (March) 0.2777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2782 0.2775 0.2781
February 0.2782 0.2781 0.2781
March 0.2949 0.2781 0.2792
April 0.2781 0.2779 0.2781
May 0.2784 0.2775 0.2781
June 0.2782 0.2780 0.2781
July 0.2787 0.2779 0.2782
August 0.2782 0.2781 0.2781
September 0.2782 0.2780 0.2781
October 0.2782 0.2777 0.2781
November 0.2782 0.2781 0.2782
December 0.2782 0.2781 0.2781