2020 BOB to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.3494 KGS

YEARLY LOW

10.0139 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.1585 KGS

2020 BOB to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 12.3494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 10.0139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3355 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0649 to the December average rate of 12.1139, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.3494 was up 20.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.2398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,747 KGS

2019 Average 50,047 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 50,070 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,677.40 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.3848

9.8540

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 10.6930, compared to 11.6240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6930

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.5137 KGS (High: 11.6196 / Low: 10.1059). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0424 KGS (High: 10.1144 / Low: 10.0720).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5137

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0424

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4293 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 12.1139) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.0762), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0377 (+20.22%).

2020 Avg (December) 12.1139

2019 Avg (December) 10.0762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.0825	10.0139	10.0649
February	10.1144	10.0720	10.0980
March	11.6196	10.1059	10.5964
April	12.3119	10.8333	11.5202
May	11.5160	10.6590	11.0908
June	10.9228	10.6425	10.7880
July	11.2969	11.0884	11.2038
August	11.3371	11.0884	11.2159
September	11.5021	11.2977	11.4178
October	11.7718	11.4853	11.6187
November	12.3153	11.8197	12.1739
December	12.3494	11.7046	12.1139