YEARLY HIGH
1313.9856 KPW
YEARLY LOW
1247.9790 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1276.1453 KPW

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,569,928 KPW
2017 Average 6,241,180 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 6,239,895 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 330,033.29 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1312.9648
1246.2539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1294.9351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1257.3555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±31.9691
September Spread (Stable) ±4.5844

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 21.9292 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.9292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (March) 1307.3483
2017 Avg (March) 1219.0820

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