YEARLY HIGH
0.1223 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0944 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1073 SBD

2020 KGS to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.1223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.0944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0279 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1190 to the December average rate of 0.0963, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1223 was up 1.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1204, 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 611 SBD
2019 Average 593 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 472 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 139.50 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1213
0.0938
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 0.1128, compared to 0.1019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1128
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0193 SBD (High: 0.1223 / Low: 0.1029). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SBD (High: 0.1187 / Low: 0.1177).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0193
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1137) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1183), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0047 (-3.93%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1137
2019 Avg (March) 0.1183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1198 0.1171 0.1190
February 0.1187 0.1177 0.1182
March 0.1223 0.1029 0.1137
April 0.1111 0.0978 0.1048
May 0.1137 0.1048 0.1089
June 0.1135 0.1105 0.1119
July 0.1090 0.1067 0.1075
August 0.1077 0.1058 0.1066
September 0.1060 0.1026 0.1038
October 0.1030 0.0995 0.1013
November 0.0988 0.0944 0.0961
December 0.0996 0.0946 0.0963