YEARLY HIGH
121.5862 UZS
YEARLY LOW
114.0977 UZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
117.9764 UZS

2018 KGS to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 121.5862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 114.0977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4886 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.9718 to the December average rate of 121.1216, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 121.5862 was up 2.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 118.9158, 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 607,931 UZS
2017 Average 371,894 UZS
Yearly Trough Low 570,488 UZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,442.78 UZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

121.7874
113.7985
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to UZS 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 118.1925, compared to 117.7602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4323 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 118.1925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 117.7602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 4.0743 UZS (High: 118.9360 / Low: 114.8617). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7567 UZS (High: 117.5776 / Low: 116.8209).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.0743
May Spread (Stable) ±0.7567

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.4997 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4997

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 121.1216) against the same month in 2017 (average: 116.2795), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8421 (+4.16%).

2018 Avg (December) 121.1216
2017 Avg (December) 116.2795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 119.7438 116.6408 117.9718
February 120.5319 118.8780 119.8936
March 120.2778 119.1247 119.6970
April 119.0939 117.8962 118.3259
May 117.5776 116.8209 117.2340
June 117.3476 115.5613 116.0329
July 115.6795 114.1097 114.5331
August 114.9544 114.0977 114.4642
September 118.9360 114.8617 116.5675
October 120.2348 118.1094 119.6062
November 121.0020 119.6312 120.2686
December 121.5862 120.7651 121.1216