YEARLY HIGH
0.0207 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0179 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0196 AUD

2018 KGS to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.0207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.0179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0182 to the December average rate of 0.0203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0207 was down 8.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0226, 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 103 AUD
2017 Average 95 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 90 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.85 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0208
0.0180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to AUD 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 0.0189, compared to 0.0202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0010 AUD (High: 0.0207 / Low: 0.0197). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AUD (High: 0.0196 / Low: 0.0192).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0206) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0187), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+9.68%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0206
2017 Avg (October) 0.0187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0185 0.0179 0.0182
February 0.0189 0.0182 0.0186
March 0.0191 0.0186 0.0189
April 0.0194 0.0187 0.0190
May 0.0196 0.0192 0.0194
June 0.0200 0.0191 0.0195
July 0.0200 0.0196 0.0198
August 0.0204 0.0198 0.0200
September 0.0206 0.0201 0.0204
October 0.0207 0.0203 0.0206
November 0.0203 0.0198 0.0201
December 0.0207 0.0197 0.0203