YEARLY HIGH
5.8910 KGS
YEARLY LOW
4.4997 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2096 KGS

2018 NAD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 5.8910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 4.4997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3913 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6667 to the December average rate of 4.8275, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.8910 was up 4.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.6530, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 29,455 KGS
2017 Average 25,861 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 22,498 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,956.65 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.8897
4.5515
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD to KGS 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 5.5815, compared to 4.8376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.5057 KGS (High: 5.4379 / Low: 4.9322). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1924 KGS (High: 5.8578 / Low: 5.6654).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5057
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1924

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.3129 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 5.7782) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.2445), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5337 (+10.18%).

2018 Avg (February) 5.7782
2017 Avg (February) 5.2445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8320 5.5332 5.6667
February 5.8910 5.6418 5.7782
March 5.8578 5.6654 5.7513
April 5.7750 5.4974 5.6513
May 5.5979 5.3719 5.4771
June 5.4379 4.9322 5.1643
July 5.1987 4.9199 5.0709
August 5.1522 4.6871 4.8675
September 4.8255 4.4997 4.6630
October 4.8163 4.6106 4.7236
November 5.0184 4.7468 4.8734
December 5.0262 4.7156 4.8275