YEARLY HIGH
21840.1751 KMF
YEARLY LOW
394.2894 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
476.6052 KMF

2018 USD to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the USD to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 21840.1751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 394.2894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21445.8857 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 403.4939 to the December average rate of 432.7109, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21840.1751 was up 4561.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 468.5067, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 109,200,876 KMF
2017 Average 2,182,175 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,971,447 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107,229,428.47 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1220.8836
323.9530
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD to KMF 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 406.7611, compared to 546.4493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 139.6882 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 406.7611
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 546.4493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 21410.3917 KMF (High: 21840.1751 / Low: 429.7835). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7780 KMF (High: 435.3509 / Low: 430.5730).

November Spread (Volatile) ±21410.3917
December Spread (Stable) ±4.7780

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 713.4285 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -713.4285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1146.1394) against the same month in 2017 (average: 419.6673), the exchange rate shifted by +726.4721 (+173.11%).

2018 Avg (November) 1146.1394
2017 Avg (November) 419.6673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 413.1000 394.2894 403.4939
February 403.2400 394.4869 398.6972
March 403.4710 395.7706 399.2706
April 407.1937 397.6579 401.3687
May 424.4450 405.8156 415.6807
June 426.1250 417.1461 422.0556
July 425.3500 419.2212 421.2541
August 433.7525 422.1480 427.2127
September 426.0918 417.8505 422.7679
October 435.5500 424.9518 428.6108
November 21840.1751 429.7835 1146.1394
December 435.3509 430.5730 432.7109