YEARLY HIGH
0.0617 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0457 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0534 BRL

2018 KGS to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.0617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.0457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0160 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0465 to the December average rate of 0.0566, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0617 was up 9.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0563, 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 309 BRL
2017 Average 232 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 229 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.99 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0615
0.0451
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to BRL 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 0.0500, compared to 0.0567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0065 BRL (High: 0.0609 / Low: 0.0544). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BRL (High: 0.0571 / Low: 0.0559).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0601) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0457), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0145 (+31.66%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0601
2017 Avg (September) 0.0457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0477 0.0457 0.0465
February 0.0480 0.0463 0.0475
March 0.0488 0.0472 0.0481
April 0.0512 0.0484 0.0498
May 0.0548 0.0510 0.0530
June 0.0571 0.0542 0.0553
July 0.0577 0.0541 0.0560
August 0.0609 0.0544 0.0576
September 0.0617 0.0589 0.0601
October 0.0590 0.0531 0.0549
November 0.0574 0.0538 0.0550
December 0.0571 0.0559 0.0566