YEARLY HIGH
55.7816 KGS
YEARLY LOW
48.3164 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.1669 KGS

2018 AUD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 55.7816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 48.3164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4651 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.9212 to the December average rate of 49.1926, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 55.7816 was up 1.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 55.2303, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 278,908 KGS
2017 Average 263,654 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 241,582 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,325.68 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

55.5478
48.0285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to KGS 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 52.8090, compared to 49.5247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2843 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.8090
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.5247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 2.4622 KGS (High: 52.4418 / Low: 49.9796). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8874 KGS (High: 51.9765 / Low: 51.0891).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.4622
May Spread (Stable) ±0.8874

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.1572 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1572

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 54.9212) against the same month in 2017 (average: 51.7153), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2058 (+6.20%).

2018 Avg (January) 54.9212
2017 Avg (January) 51.7153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.7816 53.9504 54.9212
February 54.9984 52.8427 53.7640
March 53.7232 52.2977 52.8703
April 53.3356 51.5772 52.5198
May 51.9765 51.0891 51.6029
June 52.4418 49.9796 51.1759
July 51.0340 49.9828 50.5285
August 50.6026 48.9986 49.9230
September 49.7265 48.4384 49.0437
October 49.2490 48.3164 48.6551
November 50.4018 49.2951 49.8052
December 50.6660 48.3255 49.1926