2018 KGS to IRR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

644.1844 IRR

YEARLY LOW

512.9145 IRR

YEARLY AVERAGE

594.4351 IRR

2018 KGS to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 644.1844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 512.9145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 131.2699 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 522.0784 to the December average rate of 615.0157, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 644.1844 was up 9.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 589.0354, 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 3,220,922 IRR

2017 Average 2,403,854 IRR

Yearly Trough Low 2,564,572 IRR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 656,349.61 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

647.2111

510.7027

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to IRR 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 562.5667, compared to 626.3036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 63.7369 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 562.5667

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 626.3036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 73.9805 IRR (High: 617.5069 / Low: 543.5264). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3113 IRR (High: 618.7286 / Low: 618.4173).

May Spread (Volatile) ±73.9805

November Spread (Stable) ±0.3113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 12.9508 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.9508

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 635.8354) against the same month in 2017 (average: 484.1883), the exchange rate shifted by +151.6471 (+31.32%).

2018 Avg (August) 635.8354

2017 Avg (August) 484.1883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	540.2476	512.9145	522.0784
February	547.7919	536.6322	542.4020
March	551.2448	548.0236	550.1109
April	551.2828	546.5651	548.5034
May	617.5069	543.5264	592.1108
June	625.5453	616.5456	620.1944
July	643.4142	625.6332	634.3321
August	644.1844	633.4634	635.8354
September	633.9110	633.4124	633.5259
October	633.4796	618.9257	620.5751
November	618.7286	618.4173	618.5373
December	618.6696	612.8066	615.0157