YEARLY HIGH
18.3827 LBP
YEARLY LOW
17.7235 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.9624 LBP

2021 KGS to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KGS to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 18.3827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 17.7235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6592 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.1435 to the December average rate of 17.9155, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 18.3827 was down 17.70% compared to the 2020 peak of 22.3374, 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 91,913 LBP
2020 Average 98,416 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 88,618 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,295.86 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

18.1704
17.8478
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 17.9889, compared to 17.9358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0532 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9889
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.9358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.4820 LBP (High: 18.2055 / Low: 17.7235). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2096 LBP (High: 18.0469 / Low: 17.8373).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4820
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1577 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1577

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 18.1435) against the same month in 2020 (average: 21.7453), the exchange rate shifted by -3.6018 (-16.56%).

2021 Avg (January) 18.1435
2020 Avg (January) 21.7453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.3827 17.9971 18.1435
February 18.1467 17.8678 17.9858
March 18.1042 17.8113 17.9388
April 17.9836 17.7638 17.8747
May 18.2055 17.7235 17.9951
June 18.1322 17.8811 17.9957
July 18.1654 17.7774 17.9553
August 18.0469 17.8373 17.8888
September 18.0775 17.8408 17.9190
October 18.0827 17.8039 17.9543
November 18.0864 17.8259 17.9818
December 18.0791 17.7600 17.9155