YEARLY HIGH
0.2106 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1939 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1990 SCR

2018 KGS to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.2106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.1939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0168 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2015 to the December average rate of 0.1990, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2106 was down 12.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2415, 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 1,053 SCR
2017 Average 988 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 969 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.84 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2020
0.1964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to SCR 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 0.1988, compared to 0.1992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0112 SCR (High: 0.2106 / Low: 0.1994). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SCR (High: 0.1997 / Low: 0.1993).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2004) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1988), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+0.77%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2004
2017 Avg (September) 0.1988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2049 0.1967 0.2015
February 0.2047 0.1939 0.1992
March 0.2071 0.1971 0.2002
April 0.2014 0.1963 0.1970
May 0.2048 0.1952 0.1968
June 0.1989 0.1966 0.1978
July 0.1994 0.1982 0.1985
August 0.1997 0.1993 0.1995
September 0.2106 0.1994 0.2004
October 0.2029 0.1984 0.1992
November 0.1991 0.1985 0.1987
December 0.2029 0.1984 0.1990