2018 KGS to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KGS to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KGS to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 3646.6231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1438.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3646.4793 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1464 to the December average rate of 3616.6637, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2471088.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3646.6231 was up 1978798.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1843, 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 VEF 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 622.2386, compared to 3084.9229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2462.6843 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 2083.8513 VEF (High: 3646.6231 / Low: 1562.7718). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 VEF (High: 3646.6231 / Low: 3646.6231).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 20.2609 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 2668.4231) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1496), the exchange rate shifted by +2668.2735 (+1783728.93%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.1524 | 0.1438 | 0.1464 |
| February | 425.8147 | 0.1459 | 239.5451 |
| March | 590.4394 | 425.1470 | 533.6791 |
| April | 978.2065 | 587.2581 | 731.6918 |
| May | 1171.0247 | 1000.1089 | 1058.4933 |
| June | 1173.5946 | 1167.8252 | 1169.8759 |
| July | 1562.9782 | 1169.3019 | 1334.5504 |
| August | 3646.6231 | 1562.7718 | 2668.4231 |
| September | 3646.6231 | 3646.6231 | 3646.6231 |
| October | 3646.6231 | 3618.7670 | 3626.3621 |
| November | 3618.6312 | 3616.3239 | 3616.9148 |
| December | 3616.9166 | 3616.5506 | 3616.6637 |