YEARLY HIGH
55.8445 KGS
YEARLY LOW
50.3515 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.8210 KGS

2018 CAD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 55.8445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 50.3515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4931 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.5405 to the December average rate of 51.0872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 55.8445 was down 1.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 56.6054, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 279,223 KGS
2017 Average 265,165 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 251,757 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,465.41 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

55.9859
50.6418
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 53.5986, compared to 52.0434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.5986
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.0434

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 2.7689 KGS (High: 55.7995 / Low: 53.0307). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7989 KGS (High: 55.8445 / Low: 55.0456).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.7689
January Spread (Stable) ±0.7989

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.6146 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 55.5405) against the same month in 2017 (average: 52.4912), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0494 (+5.81%).

2018 Avg (January) 55.5405
2017 Avg (January) 52.4912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.8445 55.0456 55.5405
February 55.7995 53.0307 54.3413
March 53.2060 52.0633 52.7268
April 54.5513 52.8649 53.6742
May 53.8183 52.3981 53.2497
June 52.9253 51.0704 52.0592
July 52.3295 51.4575 51.9651
August 52.7991 51.7742 52.2341
September 53.0794 51.7153 52.3025
October 53.3204 52.1792 52.6052
November 52.4692 51.6277 52.0666
December 52.0519 50.3515 51.0872