YEARLY HIGH
0.0229 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.0190 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0206 BND

2018 KGS to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.0229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.0190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0191 to the December average rate of 0.0228, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0229 was down 5.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0244, 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 115 BND
2017 Average 100 BND
Yearly Trough Low 95 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.95 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0232
0.0188
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to BND 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 0.0196, compared to 0.0215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0031 BND (High: 0.0229 / Low: 0.0199). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BND (High: 0.0195 / Low: 0.0192).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0228) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0193), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+18.15%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0228
2017 Avg (December) 0.0193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0193 0.0190 0.0191
February 0.0195 0.0192 0.0193
March 0.0195 0.0192 0.0193
April 0.0195 0.0191 0.0193
May 0.0212 0.0192 0.0197
June 0.0221 0.0193 0.0210
July 0.0222 0.0197 0.0208
August 0.0222 0.0200 0.0221
September 0.0222 0.0200 0.0217
October 0.0207 0.0201 0.0206
November 0.0229 0.0199 0.0211
December 0.0229 0.0201 0.0228