YEARLY HIGH
138.1136 GNF
YEARLY LOW
111.2272 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
125.2960 GNF

2020 KGS to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 138.1136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 111.2272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.8863 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 136.2723 to the December average rate of 119.1122, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 138.1136 was up 0.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 137.5846, 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 690,568 GNF
2019 Average 667,175 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 556,136 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 134,431.70 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

138.2359
114.6728
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to GNF 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 128.9769, compared to 121.6151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.3619 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.9769
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 121.6151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 18.0265 GNF (High: 136.5331 / Low: 118.5066). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6414 GNF (High: 123.9118 / Low: 122.2704).

March Spread (Volatile) ±18.0265
September Spread (Stable) ±1.6414

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 10.3983 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.3983

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 136.2723) against the same month in 2019 (average: 133.3440), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9283 (+2.20%).

2020 Avg (January) 136.2723
2019 Avg (January) 133.3440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 138.1136 134.9221 136.2723
February 136.7215 134.7882 135.6297
March 136.5331 118.5066 130.1126
April 127.2105 111.2272 119.7144
May 129.8144 119.3780 123.9388
June 130.0106 126.8844 128.1938
July 125.6814 123.4138 124.4202
August 125.7022 123.5738 124.5496
September 123.9118 122.2704 123.0478
October 123.4274 120.3049 121.9241
November 119.7865 115.0082 116.6364
December 123.6076 115.8024 119.1122