YEARLY HIGH
0.0999 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0810 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0900 BOB

2020 KGS to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.0810.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0189 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0994 to the December average rate of 0.0826, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0999 was down 1.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1012, 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 499 BOB
2019 Average 500 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 405 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.43 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1011
0.0804
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 0.0938, compared to 0.0861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0938
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0129 BOB (High: 0.0990 / Low: 0.0861). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BOB (High: 0.0993 / Low: 0.0989).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0994) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1006), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-1.19%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0994
2019 Avg (January) 0.1006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0999 0.0992 0.0994
February 0.0993 0.0989 0.0990
March 0.0990 0.0861 0.0946
April 0.0923 0.0812 0.0869
May 0.0938 0.0868 0.0902
June 0.0940 0.0916 0.0927
July 0.0902 0.0885 0.0893
August 0.0902 0.0882 0.0892
September 0.0885 0.0869 0.0876
October 0.0871 0.0849 0.0861
November 0.0846 0.0812 0.0822
December 0.0854 0.0810 0.0826