YEARLY HIGH
0.0540 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.0529 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0537 AED

2018 KGS to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 0.0540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0532 to the December average rate of 0.0535, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0540 was down 17.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0657, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 270 AED
2017 Average 267 AED
Yearly Trough Low 264 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.64 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0540
0.0531
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to AED 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 0.0537, compared to 0.0537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0537
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0008 AED (High: 0.0537 / Low: 0.0529). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AED (High: 0.0539 / Low: 0.0539).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0538) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0530), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+1.34%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0538
2017 Avg (February) 0.0530

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0537 0.0529 0.0532
February 0.0540 0.0533 0.0538
March 0.0540 0.0538 0.0539
April 0.0538 0.0536 0.0537
May 0.0538 0.0533 0.0536
June 0.0540 0.0537 0.0538
July 0.0539 0.0538 0.0538
August 0.0539 0.0539 0.0539
September 0.0539 0.0539 0.0539
October 0.0539 0.0535 0.0536
November 0.0535 0.0535 0.0535
December 0.0535 0.0535 0.0535