YEARLY HIGH
0.0105 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0100 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0103 XDR

2018 KGS to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.0105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.0100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0101 to the December average rate of 0.0105, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0105 was down 17.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0127, 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 53 XDR
2017 Average 52 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 50 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.73 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0105
0.0100
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to XDR 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 0.0102, compared to 0.0105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0002 XDR (High: 0.0104 / Low: 0.0101). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XDR (High: 0.0105 / Low: 0.0105).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0105) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0104), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.46%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0105
2017 Avg (August) 0.0104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0102 0.0100 0.0101
February 0.0102 0.0100 0.0101
March 0.0102 0.0100 0.0101
April 0.0102 0.0100 0.0101
May 0.0104 0.0101 0.0102
June 0.0105 0.0103 0.0104
July 0.0105 0.0104 0.0104
August 0.0105 0.0105 0.0105
September 0.0105 0.0105 0.0105
October 0.0105 0.0104 0.0105
November 0.0105 0.0104 0.0105
December 0.0105 0.0104 0.0105