YEARLY HIGH
0.2222 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1698 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1932 NAD

2018 KGS to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.2222. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.1698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0525 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1765 to the December average rate of 0.2072, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2222 was down 5.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2362, 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 1,111 NAD
2017 Average 968 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 849 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 262.44 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2187
0.1690
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to NAD 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 0.1795, compared to 0.2069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0275 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1795
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0193 NAD (High: 0.2134 / Low: 0.1941). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 NAD (High: 0.1765 / Low: 0.1707).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0193
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2146) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1919), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0226 (+11.78%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2146
2017 Avg (September) 0.1919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1807 0.1715 0.1765
February 0.1772 0.1698 0.1731
March 0.1765 0.1707 0.1739
April 0.1819 0.1732 0.1770
May 0.1862 0.1786 0.1826
June 0.2027 0.1839 0.1938
July 0.2033 0.1924 0.1972
August 0.2134 0.1941 0.2057
September 0.2222 0.2072 0.2146
October 0.2169 0.2076 0.2117
November 0.2107 0.1993 0.2052
December 0.2121 0.1990 0.2072