2018 BMD to KGS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BMD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BMD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 69.4560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 68.0110.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4450 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.0419 to the December average rate of 68.7063, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 69.4560 was down 0.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 69.7359, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BMD to KGS 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 68.4627, compared to 68.4050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0578 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.0785 KGS (High: 69.4560 / Low: 68.3775). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KGS (High: 68.1375 / Low: 68.1375).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7069 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 69.0419) against the same month in 2017 (average: 69.3495), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3076 (-0.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69.4560 | 68.3775 | 69.0419 |
| February | 68.9125 | 68.0110 | 68.3350 |
| March | 68.2898 | 68.0303 | 68.1632 |
| April | 68.5244 | 68.2656 | 68.3883 |
| May | 68.9075 | 68.2223 | 68.5456 |
| June | 68.4178 | 68.0814 | 68.3024 |
| July | 68.3314 | 68.1000 | 68.2272 |
| August | 68.1375 | 68.1375 | 68.1375 |
| September | 68.1375 | 68.1375 | 68.1375 |
| October | 68.6620 | 68.1375 | 68.5183 |
| November | 68.7084 | 68.6779 | 68.7031 |
| December | 68.7085 | 68.7015 | 68.7063 |