YEARLY HIGH
0.0872 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0666 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0821 BOB

2022 KGS to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KGS to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 0.0872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.0666.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0206 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0813 to the December average rate of 0.0812, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0872 was up 4.84% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0832, 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 436 BOB
2021 Average 408 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 333 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102.86 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0882
0.0684
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 0.0804, compared to 0.0838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0804
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0102 BOB (High: 0.0830 / Low: 0.0729). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 BOB (High: 0.0815 / Low: 0.0808).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0102
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0105 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 0.0865) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0818), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+5.82%).

2022 Avg (June) 0.0865
2021 Avg (June) 0.0818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0815 0.0808 0.0813
February 0.0815 0.0727 0.0805
March 0.0738 0.0666 0.0701
April 0.0830 0.0729 0.0794
May 0.0867 0.0826 0.0845
June 0.0872 0.0845 0.0865
July 0.0866 0.0828 0.0852
August 0.0861 0.0825 0.0843
September 0.0862 0.0841 0.0851
October 0.0865 0.0827 0.0844
November 0.0829 0.0815 0.0822
December 0.0819 0.0806 0.0812