YEARLY HIGH
0.1204 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1161 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1185 SBD

2019 KGS to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KGS to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.1161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1180 to the December average rate of 0.1189, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1204 was up 0.39% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1199, 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 602 SBD
2018 Average 576 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 581 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.21 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1199
0.1172
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 0.1187, compared to 0.1184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0042 SBD (High: 0.1204 / Low: 0.1161). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 SBD (High: 0.1195 / Low: 0.1180).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1180) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1125), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+4.88%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1180
2018 Avg (January) 0.1125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1204 0.1161 0.1180
February 0.1195 0.1164 0.1181
March 0.1192 0.1170 0.1183
April 0.1196 0.1165 0.1187
May 0.1197 0.1180 0.1191
June 0.1201 0.1186 0.1196
July 0.1195 0.1173 0.1185
August 0.1182 0.1165 0.1174
September 0.1193 0.1169 0.1183
October 0.1194 0.1178 0.1187
November 0.1197 0.1168 0.1187
December 0.1195 0.1180 0.1189