YEARLY HIGH
0.3052 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.2632 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2809 MXN

2018 KGS to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 0.3052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.2632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0420 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2739 to the December average rate of 0.2923, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3052 was down 3.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3167, 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 1,526 MXN
2017 Average 1,375 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 1,316 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 209.97 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2996
0.2659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to MXN 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 0.2783, compared to 0.2834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0223 MXN (High: 0.2959 / Low: 0.2736). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 MXN (High: 0.2770 / Low: 0.2680).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0223
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0183 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.2968) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2651), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0317 (+11.96%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.2968
2017 Avg (June) 0.2651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2830 0.2684 0.2739
February 0.2770 0.2680 0.2728
March 0.2771 0.2659 0.2728
April 0.2773 0.2632 0.2687
May 0.2916 0.2755 0.2852
June 0.3052 0.2899 0.2968
July 0.2931 0.2719 0.2785
August 0.2816 0.2709 0.2766
September 0.2845 0.2741 0.2788
October 0.2959 0.2736 0.2799
November 0.2999 0.2870 0.2944
December 0.2987 0.2860 0.2923