YEARLY HIGH
54.9987 KPW
YEARLY LOW
52.0152 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.5723 KPW

2018 MDL to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 54.9987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 52.0152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9835 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.1066 to the December average rate of 52.4063, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 54.9987 was up 4.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 52.7847, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 274,993 KPW
2017 Average 244,653 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 260,076 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,917.27 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

54.9461
52.1754
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to KPW 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 53.9038, compared to 53.2409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6629 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.9038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.2409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.6560 KPW (High: 54.0087 / Low: 52.3527). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7261 KPW (High: 54.9987 / Low: 54.2726).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.6560
April Spread (Stable) ±0.7261

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.7541 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7541

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 54.7152) against the same month in 2017 (average: 46.5864), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1288 (+17.45%).

2018 Avg (April) 54.7152
2017 Avg (April) 46.5864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.0087 52.3527 53.1066
February 54.4002 53.3967 53.9753
March 54.6972 53.8692 54.3185
April 54.9987 54.2726 54.7152
May 54.5352 52.9287 53.9611
June 53.7297 52.9467 53.3462
July 54.3372 53.2437 53.8616
August 54.5397 53.5587 54.1139
September 54.0042 53.2077 53.5501
October 53.3157 52.3752 52.9124
November 52.9557 52.1907 52.6010
December 53.1447 52.0152 52.4063