2018 SCR to KGS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SCR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SCR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 5.1580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 4.7474.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4106 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9629 to the December average rate of 5.0245, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.1580 was down 3.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.3695, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SCR to KGS 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 5.0319, compared to 5.0199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0120 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.2724 KGS (High: 5.1580 / Low: 4.8857). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 KGS (High: 5.0180 / Low: 5.0066).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 0.0253 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 5.0199) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.1493), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1294 (-2.51%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0845 | 4.8792 | 4.9629 |
| February | 5.1580 | 4.8857 | 5.0199 |
| March | 5.0727 | 4.8293 | 4.9967 |
| April | 5.0931 | 4.9648 | 5.0756 |
| May | 5.1243 | 4.8826 | 5.0809 |
| June | 5.0870 | 5.0279 | 5.0555 |
| July | 5.0467 | 5.0162 | 5.0366 |
| August | 5.0180 | 5.0066 | 5.0135 |
| September | 5.0143 | 4.7474 | 4.9917 |
| October | 5.0392 | 4.9279 | 5.0204 |
| November | 5.0385 | 5.0226 | 5.0327 |
| December | 5.0394 | 4.9285 | 5.0245 |