2018 XDR to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

100.1252 KGS

YEARLY LOW

94.9272 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

97.0346 KGS

2018 XDR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 100.1252. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 94.9272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1980 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.2860 to the December average rate of 95.5819, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 100.1252 was up 1.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 98.9635, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 500,626 KGS

2017 Average 476,814 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 474,636 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,990.11 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

99.6829

94.9205

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 98.5043, compared to 95.5648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.5043

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 95.5648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.3701 KGS (High: 98.6911 / Low: 96.3210). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3471 KGS (High: 95.6736 / Low: 95.3265).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.3701

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3471

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 1.4410 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 99.2860) against the same month in 2017 (average: 93.7163), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5697 (+5.94%).

2018 Avg (January) 99.2860

2017 Avg (January) 93.7163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	100.1252	98.1900	99.2860
February	99.7852	98.4183	99.2676
March	99.5055	98.2618	99.0145
April	99.8651	98.4565	99.1598
May	98.6911	96.3210	97.7188
June	97.3413	95.6776	96.5793
July	96.5890	95.3595	95.8408
August	95.6039	94.9272	95.3174
September	95.6736	95.3265	95.5153
October	95.9038	95.3490	95.5739
November	95.8454	95.2738	95.5594
December	95.8598	95.2885	95.5819