YEARLY HIGH
4.3269 KPW
YEARLY LOW
2.5175 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5367 KPW

2018 MRO to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 4.3269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 2.5175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8094 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5361 to the December average rate of 2.5210, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.3269 was up 69.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5509, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,635 KPW
2017 Average 12,504 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 12,587 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,047.20 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6494
2.5081
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 2.5317, compared to 2.5418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.8094 KPW (High: 4.3269 / Low: 2.5175). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KPW (High: 2.5210 / Low: 2.5210).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.8094
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1166 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.6376) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4930), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1446 (+5.80%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.6376
2017 Avg (October) 2.4930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5465 2.5316 2.5361
February 2.5352 2.5281 2.5324
March 2.5352 2.5245 2.5305
April 2.5515 2.5210 2.5316
May 2.5316 2.5245 2.5298
June 2.5316 2.5245 2.5296
July 2.5316 2.5233 2.5277
August 2.5316 2.5175 2.5238
September 2.5245 2.5175 2.5198
October 4.3269 2.5175 2.6376
November 2.5210 2.5210 2.5210
December 2.5210 2.5210 2.5210