YEARLY HIGH
1.0258 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.7383 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9359 BTN

2022 KGS to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KGS to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 1.0258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.7383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2876 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8776 to the December average rate of 0.9685, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0258 was up 13.95% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.9003, 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 5,129 BTN
2021 Average 4,367 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 3,691 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,437.82 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0284
0.7536
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to BTN 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 0.8899, compared to 0.9819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0920 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8899
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.1198 BTN (High: 0.9181 / Low: 0.7983). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 BTN (High: 0.8856 / Low: 0.8710).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1198
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 1.0055) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.8829), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1226 (+13.89%).

2022 Avg (October) 1.0055
2021 Avg (October) 0.8829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8856 0.8710 0.8776
February 0.8912 0.7964 0.8769
March 0.8123 0.7383 0.7765
April 0.9181 0.7983 0.8783
May 0.9767 0.9272 0.9490
June 0.9929 0.9510 0.9811
July 1.0042 0.9545 0.9859
August 0.9924 0.9449 0.9722
September 1.0209 0.9644 0.9873
October 1.0258 0.9900 1.0055
November 0.9915 0.9537 0.9720
December 0.9780 0.9618 0.9685