YEARLY HIGH
77.9558 KPW
YEARLY LOW
59.4341 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
68.5123 KPW

2018 NAD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 77.9558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 59.4341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.5217 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.8730 to the December average rate of 63.2361, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 77.9558 was up 6.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 73.2512, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 389,779 KPW
2017 Average 338,508 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 297,171 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,608.57 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

77.5574
60.1400
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 73.3750, compared to 63.6496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.7254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.3750
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.6496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 6.4012 KPW (High: 71.5523 / Low: 65.1511). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6136 KPW (High: 77.3528 / Low: 74.7393).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.4012
March Spread (Stable) ±2.6136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.8689 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8689

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 76.1059) against the same month in 2017 (average: 68.1667), the exchange rate shifted by +7.9392 (+11.65%).

2018 Avg (February) 76.1059
2017 Avg (February) 68.1667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 76.3035 72.1314 73.8730
February 77.9558 74.0436 76.1059
March 77.3528 74.7393 75.9376
April 76.1099 72.3560 74.3722
May 73.3798 70.6360 71.9150
June 71.5523 65.1511 68.0460
July 68.6761 65.0077 66.8913
August 68.0529 61.9094 64.2924
September 63.7376 59.4341 61.5914
October 63.6165 60.5772 62.0453
November 65.7356 62.1956 63.8409
December 65.8376 61.7696 63.2361