2018 MRO to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MRO based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |