YEARLY HIGH
0.1012 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0977 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0999 BOB

2019 KGS to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KGS to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.1012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.0977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1006 to the December average rate of 0.0992, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1012 was down 0.89% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1021, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 506 BOB
2018 Average 505 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 488 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.84 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1008
0.0990
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to BOB 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 0.1006, compared to 0.0992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1006
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0017 BOB (High: 0.0993 / Low: 0.0977). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BOB (High: 0.1007 / Low: 0.1006).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 0.1007) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1010), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.34%).

2019 Avg (April) 0.1007
2018 Avg (April) 0.1010

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1010 0.1001 0.1006
February 0.1007 0.1006 0.1006
March 0.1009 0.1004 0.1006
April 0.1012 0.1003 0.1007
May 0.1007 0.1004 0.1006
June 0.1009 0.0995 0.1005
July 0.1000 0.0992 0.0994
August 0.0993 0.0977 0.0992
September 0.0996 0.0983 0.0992
October 0.0994 0.0990 0.0993
November 0.0993 0.0991 0.0992
December 0.0993 0.0991 0.0992