2018 KGS to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3699 LRD

YEARLY LOW

1.7758 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1034 LRD

2018 KGS to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 2.3699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.7758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5941 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8375 to the December average rate of 2.2938, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3699 was up 15.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0459, 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 11,849 LRD

2017 Average 7,599 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 8,879 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,970.64 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3420

1.7916

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to LRD 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 1.9275, compared to 2.2794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3519 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9275

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1783 LRD (High: 2.2001 / Low: 2.0219). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 LRD (High: 1.9283 / Low: 1.9154).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1783

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0230 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 2.2752) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3408), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9345 (+69.70%).

2018 Avg (July) 2.2752

2017 Avg (July) 1.3408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8903	1.7936	1.8375
February	1.9176	1.7758	1.8482
March	1.9283	1.9154	1.9231
April	1.9294	1.9038	1.9171
May	2.0248	1.9038	1.9533
June	2.2001	2.0219	2.0856
July	2.3699	2.1990	2.2752
August	2.2689	2.2242	2.2523
September	2.3467	2.2638	2.2724
October	2.2932	2.2721	2.2863
November	2.3015	2.2802	2.2962
December	2.3010	2.2858	2.2938