2018 KGS to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KGS to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KGS to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 123.1334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 92.2317.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.9017 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 111.0233 to the December average rate of 122.1140, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 123.1334 was down 8.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 134.1522, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
KGS to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 110.4089, compared to 115.0014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5925 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 27.5515 SLL (High: 123.1334 / Low: 95.5819). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SLL (High: 123.1334 / Low: 123.1334).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 13.1084 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 106.5026) against the same month in 2017 (average: 110.9282), the exchange rate shifted by -4.4255 (-3.99%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 112.5155 | 110.1597 | 111.0233 |
| February | 113.5326 | 111.1554 | 112.2957 |
| March | 113.3640 | 112.3393 | 112.6147 |
| April | 113.3662 | 111.8435 | 112.5133 |
| May | 114.7000 | 111.6232 | 113.5572 |
| June | 114.5327 | 92.2317 | 100.4488 |
| July | 95.5945 | 92.2714 | 93.6895 |
| August | 123.1334 | 95.5819 | 106.5026 |
| September | 123.1334 | 123.1334 | 123.1334 |
| October | 123.1334 | 122.1928 | 122.4493 |
| November | 122.1645 | 122.1102 | 122.1196 |
| December | 122.1225 | 122.1101 | 122.1140 |