YEARLY HIGH
0.1153 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.1125 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1145 HKD

2018 KGS to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 0.1153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1133 to the December average rate of 0.1138, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1153 was down 17.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1399, 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 576 HKD
2017 Average 567 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 563 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.85 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1154
0.1131
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to HKD 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 0.1145, compared to 0.1146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0019 HKD (High: 0.1144 / Low: 0.1125). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 HKD (High: 0.1152 / Low: 0.1152).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.1149) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1138), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+0.93%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.1149
2017 Avg (June) 0.1138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1144 0.1125 0.1133
February 0.1151 0.1135 0.1145
March 0.1151 0.1149 0.1150
April 0.1150 0.1146 0.1148
May 0.1150 0.1139 0.1145
June 0.1153 0.1147 0.1149
July 0.1152 0.1149 0.1150
August 0.1152 0.1152 0.1152
September 0.1152 0.1146 0.1150
October 0.1149 0.1142 0.1144
November 0.1141 0.1138 0.1139
December 0.1140 0.1136 0.1138