YEARLY HIGH
13.2331 KPW
YEARLY LOW
12.9578 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.1516 KPW

2018 KGS to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 13.2331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 12.9578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2753 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0358 to the December average rate of 13.0992, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.2331 was down 17.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.0983, 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 66,166 KPW
2017 Average 65,467 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 64,789 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,376.52 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.2259
13.0186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to KPW 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 13.1462, compared to 13.1571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.1462
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.1571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2044 KPW (High: 13.1622 / Low: 12.9578). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KPW (High: 13.2086 / Low: 13.2086).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2044
September 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 0.0734 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0734

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 13.1706) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.9976), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1730 (+1.33%).

2018 Avg (February) 13.1706
2017 Avg (February) 12.9976

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1622 12.9578 13.0358
February 13.2331 13.0600 13.1706
March 13.2294 13.1791 13.2036
April 13.1838 13.1340 13.1602
May 13.1922 13.0610 13.1301
June 13.2195 13.1545 13.1767
July 13.2159 13.1711 13.1912
August 13.2086 13.2086 13.2086
September 13.2086 13.2086 13.2086
October 13.2086 13.1077 13.1352
November 13.1047 13.0988 13.0998
December 13.1001 13.0988 13.0992