YEARLY HIGH
67.8110 KPW
YEARLY LOW
62.7068 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
66.0990 KPW

2018 SCR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 67.8110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 62.7068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1043 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.6955 to the December average rate of 65.8170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 67.8110 was down 2.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 69.5551, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 339,055 KPW
2017 Average 331,399 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 313,534 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,521.27 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

67.0059
64.4854
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 66.1509, compared to 66.0470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 66.1509
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.0470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 3.5322 KPW (High: 67.8110 / Low: 64.2788). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1514 KPW (High: 66.2812 / Low: 66.1299).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.5322
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1514

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2884 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2884

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 66.1140) against the same month in 2017 (average: 66.9274), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8134 (-1.22%).

2018 Avg (February) 66.1140
2017 Avg (February) 66.9274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.0544 63.5728 64.6955
February 67.8110 64.2788 66.1140
March 66.9312 63.8185 65.9737
April 66.9681 65.4287 66.7958
May 67.0150 64.1275 66.7115
June 66.9392 66.3913 66.6151
July 66.5115 66.2638 66.4394
August 66.2812 66.1299 66.2213
September 66.2324 62.7068 65.9329
October 66.1493 64.8111 65.9442
November 66.0038 65.7901 65.9272
December 66.0097 64.5609 65.8170