YEARLY HIGH
0.1723 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1600 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1651 SBD

2011 KGS to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KGS to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 0.1723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.1600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1650 to the December average rate of 0.1638, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.1723 was down 6.05% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1834, 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 861 SBD
2010 Average 850 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 800 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.06 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.1712
0.1605
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to SBD 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 0.1642, compared to 0.1659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 0.0095 SBD (High: 0.1706 / Low: 0.1610). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 SBD (High: 0.1649 / Low: 0.1633).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.1703) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1622), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0082 (+5.03%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.1703
2010 Avg (October) 0.1622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1693 0.1623 0.1650
February 0.1649 0.1617 0.1634
March 0.1625 0.1600 0.1614
April 0.1640 0.1610 0.1626
May 0.1706 0.1610 0.1664
June 0.1686 0.1646 0.1666
July 0.1672 0.1610 0.1642
August 0.1684 0.1636 0.1661
September 0.1708 0.1650 0.1679
October 0.1723 0.1662 0.1703
November 0.1664 0.1622 0.1634
December 0.1649 0.1633 0.1638