YEARLY HIGH
0.0147 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0135 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0143 CHF

2018 KGS to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.0147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0139 to the December average rate of 0.0144, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0147 was down 14.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0173, 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 74 CHF
2017 Average 72 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 68 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.87 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0147
0.0136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to CHF 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 0.0141, compared to 0.0145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0007 CHF (High: 0.0142 / Low: 0.0136). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CHF (High: 0.0147 / Low: 0.0145).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 August and September, 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 (November 2018: 0.0146) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0143), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+1.74%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0146
2017 Avg (November) 0.0143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0142 0.0136 0.0139
February 0.0139 0.0135 0.0137
March 0.0140 0.0138 0.0139
April 0.0145 0.0140 0.0142
May 0.0146 0.0144 0.0145
June 0.0146 0.0143 0.0145
July 0.0147 0.0145 0.0146
August 0.0146 0.0142 0.0145
September 0.0144 0.0141 0.0142
October 0.0147 0.0144 0.0145
November 0.0147 0.0145 0.0146
December 0.0145 0.0143 0.0144