2018 KGS to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KGS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KGS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 310.6373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 287.4536.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.1836 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 292.4861 to the December average rate of 306.3852, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 310.6373 was down 16.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 372.6443, 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 STD 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 296.0128, compared to 307.7058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.6931 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 13.5273 STD (High: 309.6297 / Low: 296.1024). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 STD (High: 308.9430 / Low: 308.9430).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.9858 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 307.5457) against the same month in 2017 (average: 318.7019), the exchange rate shifted by -11.1562 (-3.50%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 296.1247 | 288.9715 | 292.4861 |
| February | 294.3681 | 287.4536 | 290.5003 |
| March | 293.4080 | 290.3360 | 291.7918 |
| April | 293.4874 | 289.7797 | 291.5388 |
| May | 309.6297 | 296.1024 | 302.2139 |
| June | 310.6373 | 304.4535 | 307.5457 |
| July | 309.2416 | 305.7605 | 307.6510 |
| August | 308.9430 | 308.5057 | 308.9289 |
| September | 308.9430 | 308.9430 | 308.9430 |
| October | 308.9794 | 306.5831 | 307.9274 |
| November | 306.5120 | 306.3757 | 306.3994 |
| December | 306.4066 | 306.3756 | 306.3852 |