YEARLY HIGH
0.0227 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0197 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0211 NZD

2018 KGS to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.0227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.0197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0200 to the December average rate of 0.0214, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0227 was down 7.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0244, 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 113 NZD
2017 Average 102 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 99 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.86 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0226
0.0197
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to NZD 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 0.0204, compared to 0.0219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0010 NZD (High: 0.0217 / Low: 0.0208). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 NZD (High: 0.0204 / Low: 0.0200).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0224) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0207), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+7.95%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0224
2017 Avg (October) 0.0207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0204 0.0197 0.0200
February 0.0204 0.0198 0.0200
March 0.0204 0.0200 0.0202
April 0.0208 0.0198 0.0202
May 0.0213 0.0206 0.0210
June 0.0217 0.0208 0.0211
July 0.0219 0.0214 0.0216
August 0.0224 0.0216 0.0220
September 0.0225 0.0220 0.0222
October 0.0227 0.0221 0.0224
November 0.0219 0.0212 0.0215
December 0.0217 0.0210 0.0214