2018 XDR to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 XDR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the XDR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 1313.9856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1247.9790.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.0067 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1294.2811 to the December average rate of 1252.0500, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1313.9856 was up 2.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 1287.6089, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
XDR 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 1294.9351, compared to 1257.3555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 37.5796 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 31.9691 KPW (High: 1311.4104 / Low: 1279.4414). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5844 KPW (High: 1263.7130 / Low: 1259.1287).
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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 21.9292 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1307.3483) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1219.0820), the exchange rate shifted by +88.2663 (+7.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1311.4104 | 1279.4414 | 1294.2811 |
| February | 1313.7996 | 1300.0614 | 1307.4055 |
| March | 1313.9856 | 1299.2375 | 1307.3483 |
| April | 1311.7296 | 1294.0163 | 1304.9569 |
| May | 1291.1704 | 1269.7553 | 1283.0277 |
| June | 1280.8179 | 1264.4285 | 1272.5909 |
| July | 1272.4031 | 1257.6911 | 1264.2572 |
| August | 1262.7928 | 1253.8539 | 1259.0079 |
| September | 1263.7130 | 1259.1287 | 1261.6224 |
| October | 1259.4881 | 1249.8056 | 1255.3820 |
| November | 1255.4665 | 1247.9790 | 1251.8132 |
| December | 1255.6627 | 1248.2421 | 1252.0500 |