2018 KPW to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.5222 STD

YEARLY LOW

21.8621 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.9521 STD

2018 KPW to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 23.5222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 21.8621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6601 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.4379 to the December average rate of 23.3896, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 23.5222 was down 9.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 26.0532, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 117,611 STD

2017 Average 120,699 STD

Yearly Trough Low 109,311 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,300.51 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

23.5815

21.9182

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW to STD 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 22.5172, compared to 23.3871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8698 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.5172

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.3871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.8552 STD (High: 23.4879 / Low: 22.6327). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 STD (High: 23.3896 / Low: 23.3896).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8552

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3811 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3811

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 23.3400) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.2575), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9175 (-3.78%).

2018 Avg (June) 23.3400

2017 Avg (June) 24.2575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.7259	21.9546	22.4379
February	22.2633	21.8621	22.0568
March	22.1905	21.9836	22.0994
April	22.3295	22.0519	22.1531
May	23.4879	22.6327	23.0162
June	23.5222	23.1265	23.3400
July	23.4082	23.2105	23.3223
August	23.3896	23.3564	23.3885
September	23.3896	23.3896	23.3896
October	23.4982	23.3896	23.4429
November	23.3896	23.3896	23.3896
December	23.3896	23.3896	23.3896

2018 இந்திய ரூபாய் முதல் பவுண்ட் வரையிலான வரலாற்று ஆய்வு