2018 KGS to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6746 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.5367 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6133 JPY

2018 KGS to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 1.6746. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 1.5367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1380 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6072 to the December average rate of 1.6323, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6746 was down 14.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9533, 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 8,373 JPY

2017 Average 8,157 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 7,683 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 689.82 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6584

1.5457

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to JPY 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 1.5878, compared to 1.6387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0509 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5878

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0606 JPY (High: 1.6389 / Low: 1.5783). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 JPY (High: 1.6586 / Low: 1.6369).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0606

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0284 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.6450) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6485), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0035 (-0.21%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.6450

2017 Avg (October) 1.6485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6389	1.5783	1.6072
February	1.6093	1.5566	1.5789
March	1.5684	1.5367	1.5551
April	1.6000	1.5496	1.5735
May	1.6217	1.5832	1.6001
June	1.6254	1.6014	1.6120
July	1.6570	1.6171	1.6327
August	1.6394	1.6137	1.6291
September	1.6701	1.6216	1.6444
October	1.6746	1.6312	1.6450
November	1.6586	1.6369	1.6490
December	1.6559	1.5957	1.6323