2018 KGS to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1021 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0991 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1010 BOB

2018 KGS to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 0.1021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.0991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1001 to the December average rate of 0.1006, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1021 was down 17.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1236, 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 511 BOB

2017 Average 505 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 495 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.28 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1016

0.1000

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KGS to BOB 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 0.1009, compared to 0.1010 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) 0.1009

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1010

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0020 BOB (High: 0.1011 / Low: 0.0991). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BOB (High: 0.1010 / Low: 0.1005).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1015) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1019), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.36%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1015

2017 Avg (September) 0.1019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1011	0.0991	0.1001
February	0.1017	0.1003	0.1011
March	0.1017	0.1012	0.1014
April	0.1013	0.1008	0.1010
May	0.1014	0.1002	0.1008
June	0.1015	0.1010	0.1012
July	0.1015	0.1005	0.1012
August	0.1016	0.1010	0.1014
September	0.1021	0.1013	0.1015
October	0.1014	0.1003	0.1008
November	0.1009	0.0998	0.1005
December	0.1010	0.1005	0.1006