YEARLY HIGH
1.5265 RSD
YEARLY LOW
1.3857 RSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4640 RSD

2018 KGS to RSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to RSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 1.5265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 1.3857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1408 RSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4082 to the December average rate of 1.5131, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5265 was down 15.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8149, 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 7,633 RSD
2017 Average 7,830 RSD
Yearly Trough Low 6,929 RSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 703.92 RSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5258
1.3911
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to RSD 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 1.4273, compared to 1.5007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0733 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4273
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0768 RSD (High: 1.4993 / Low: 1.4225). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 RSD (High: 1.4877 / Low: 1.4701).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0768
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.5020) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4900), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0120 (+0.80%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.5020
2017 Avg (August) 1.4900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4406 1.3883 1.4082
February 1.4212 1.3857 1.4024
March 1.4181 1.3956 1.4062
April 1.4289 1.3928 1.4081
May 1.4993 1.4225 1.4584
June 1.4992 1.4628 1.4807
July 1.4877 1.4701 1.4795
August 1.5265 1.4826 1.5020
September 1.5031 1.4727 1.4901
October 1.5225 1.4889 1.5047
November 1.5254 1.5035 1.5146
December 1.5252 1.5016 1.5131