YEARLY HIGH
0.0199 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0179 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0189 CAD

2018 KGS to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.0179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0180 to the December average rate of 0.0196, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0199 was down 11.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0225, 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 99 CAD
2017 Average 94 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 90 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.77 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0197
0.0178
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to CAD 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 0.0187, compared to 0.0192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0009 CAD (High: 0.0189 / Low: 0.0179). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 CAD (High: 0.0182 / Low: 0.0179).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, 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 (December 2018: 0.0196) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0183), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+6.83%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0196
2017 Avg (December) 0.0183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0182 0.0179 0.0180
February 0.0189 0.0179 0.0184
March 0.0192 0.0188 0.0190
April 0.0189 0.0183 0.0186
May 0.0191 0.0186 0.0188
June 0.0196 0.0189 0.0192
July 0.0194 0.0191 0.0192
August 0.0193 0.0189 0.0191
September 0.0193 0.0188 0.0191
October 0.0192 0.0188 0.0190
November 0.0194 0.0191 0.0192
December 0.0199 0.0192 0.0196