YEARLY HIGH
5.3413 NGN
YEARLY LOW
5.1618 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2796 NGN

2018 KGS to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 5.3413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5.1618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1794 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2164 to the December average rate of 5.2981, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.3413 was down 17.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.4834, 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 26,706 NGN
2017 Average 24,275 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 25,809 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 897.21 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.3238
5.2066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to NGN 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 5.2611, compared to 5.2982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2611
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1115 NGN (High: 5.2734 / Low: 5.1618). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0214 NGN (High: 5.2735 / Low: 5.2521).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1115
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0214

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0218 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 5.3140) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.2329), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0811 (+1.55%).

2018 Avg (September) 5.3140
2017 Avg (September) 5.2329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2734 5.1618 5.2164
February 5.3080 5.2349 5.2754
March 5.3039 5.2704 5.2836
April 5.2735 5.2521 5.2618
May 5.2915 5.2179 5.2546
June 5.2849 5.2606 5.2745
July 5.3065 5.2607 5.2856
August 5.3228 5.2832 5.2985
September 5.3413 5.2755 5.3140
October 5.3391 5.2794 5.3026
November 5.3055 5.2499 5.2903
December 5.3230 5.2835 5.2981