YEARLY HIGH
5.1366 MRO
YEARLY LOW
4.2064 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6531 MRO

2020 KGS to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 5.1366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 4.2064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9303 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1293 to the December average rate of 4.2759, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.1366 was down 1.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.2050, 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 25,683 MRO
2019 Average 25,805 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 21,032 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,651.29 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.2170
4.1645
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to MRO 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 4.8510, compared to 4.4552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3958 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6597 MRO (High: 5.1110 / Low: 4.4513). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 MRO (High: 5.1366 / Low: 5.1242).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6597
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

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 0.3998 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3998

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 5.1293) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.1963), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0670 (-1.29%).

2020 Avg (January) 5.1293
2019 Avg (January) 5.1963

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1366 5.1242 5.1293
February 5.1241 5.1109 5.1128
March 5.1110 4.4513 4.9014
April 4.7584 4.2064 4.5016
May 4.8525 4.5249 4.6706
June 4.8590 4.7329 4.7905
July 4.6573 4.5767 4.6138
August 4.6573 4.5709 4.6106
September 4.5779 4.4975 4.5283
October 4.5008 4.3934 4.4504
November 4.3643 4.2092 4.2522
December 4.4267 4.2098 4.2759