YEARLY HIGH
1.0848 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.9139 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9994 INR

2018 KGS to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 1.0848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.9139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1709 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9218 to the December average rate of 1.0296, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0848 was down 5.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1462, 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 5,424 INR
2017 Average 4,735 INR
Yearly Trough Low 4,569 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 854.59 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0900
0.9066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to INR 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 0.9595, compared to 1.0393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0798 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9595
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0527 INR (High: 1.0674 / Low: 1.0147). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 INR (High: 0.9583 / Low: 0.9494).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0527
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0291 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.0748) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9497), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1250 (+13.16%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.0748
2017 Avg (October) 0.9497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9328 0.9139 0.9218
February 0.9588 0.9327 0.9432
March 0.9583 0.9494 0.9541
April 0.9789 0.9493 0.9603
May 1.0003 0.9681 0.9852
June 1.0125 0.9769 0.9924
July 1.0127 1.0023 1.0066
August 1.0430 1.0026 1.0206
September 1.0692 1.0421 1.0585
October 1.0848 1.0660 1.0748
November 1.0674 1.0147 1.0457
December 1.0555 1.0125 1.0296