YEARLY HIGH
8.7413 KGS
YEARLY LOW
7.3964 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8854 KGS

2018 SEK to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 8.7413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 7.3964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3449 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5822 to the December average rate of 7.6020, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.7413 was up 1.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.6493, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43,706 KGS
2017 Average 40,319 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 36,982 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,724.55 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8.6892
7.4050
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 8.1692, compared to 7.6016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5676 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.6016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.5149 KGS (High: 8.7222 / Low: 8.2073). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1245 KGS (High: 7.6336 / Low: 7.5090).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5149
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1245

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2505 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2505

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 8.5822) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.7524), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8298 (+10.70%).

2018 Avg (January) 8.5822
2017 Avg (January) 7.7524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7413 8.3851 8.5822
February 8.7222 8.2073 8.4930
March 8.3554 8.1692 8.2712
April 8.2272 7.8290 8.0817
May 7.9943 7.6102 7.8311
June 7.9405 7.5394 7.7562
July 7.8369 7.5983 7.7317
August 7.7363 7.3964 7.5120
September 7.7663 7.4455 7.6063
October 7.6923 7.4825 7.5748
November 7.6336 7.5090 7.5830
December 7.6907 7.5426 7.6020