2018 KGS to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

134.0568 GNF

YEARLY LOW

129.5741 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

132.2501 GNF

2018 KGS to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 134.0568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 129.5741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4827 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.4754 to the December average rate of 133.2478, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 134.0568 was down 15.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 158.9294, 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 670,284 GNF

2017 Average 663,631 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 647,870 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,413.73 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

133.5250

130.1981

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to GNF 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 131.6876, compared to 132.8126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.6876

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 132.8126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.4781 GNF (High: 133.6080 / Low: 131.1300). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7442 GNF (High: 132.1545 / Low: 131.4103).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.4781

April Spread (Stable) ±0.7442

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.5064 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 133.2478) against the same month in 2017 (average: 129.5379), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7099 (+2.86%).

2018 Avg (December) 133.2478

2017 Avg (December) 129.5379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	131.8433	129.5741	130.4754
February	132.8417	130.7495	131.8150
March	132.5523	131.7913	132.1520
April	132.1545	131.4103	131.8956
May	132.3371	130.7748	131.5379
June	132.6321	131.8534	132.2499
July	133.1920	132.1784	132.6403
August	133.5535	131.1319	132.7846
September	133.9571	132.6638	133.0552
October	133.3387	131.3886	132.5488
November	133.6080	131.1300	132.5991
December	134.0568	132.2190	133.2478