YEARLY HIGH
22.4412 LBP
YEARLY LOW
21.3559 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.8352 LBP

2019 KGS to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KGS to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 22.4412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 21.3559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0853 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.9633 to the December average rate of 21.7183, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 22.4412 was up 0.36% compared to the 2018 peak of 22.3604, 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 112,206 LBP
2018 Average 110,529 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 106,779 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,426.45 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

22.0187
21.6404
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to LBP 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 21.9721, compared to 21.6983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2738 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.9721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.6983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.5079 LBP (High: 22.4412 / Low: 21.9333). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0528 LBP (High: 22.0101 / Low: 21.9573).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5079
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0528

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2406 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2406

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 21.9872) against the same month in 2018 (average: 22.0781), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0910 (-0.41%).

2019 Avg (May) 21.9872
2018 Avg (May) 22.0781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.0341 21.8462 21.9633
February 22.0101 21.9573 21.9751
March 22.0090 21.9180 21.9711
April 22.0198 21.9066 21.9773
May 22.4412 21.9333 21.9872
June 22.0166 21.7005 21.9583
July 21.8161 21.6437 21.7177
August 21.7921 21.3559 21.6752
September 21.7757 21.5241 21.6719
October 21.7617 21.6411 21.6992
November 21.7352 21.6626 21.7073
December 21.8318 21.6734 21.7183