YEARLY HIGH
0.1026 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0782 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0969 SBD

2022 KGS to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KGS to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 29, valuing the pair at 0.1026. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.0782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0244 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0952 to the December average rate of 0.0966, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1026 was up 5.78% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0970, 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 513 SBD
2021 Average 474 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 391 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122.09 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1042
0.0800
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 0.0943, compared to 0.0995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0943
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0114 SBD (High: 0.0964 / Low: 0.0849). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SBD (High: 0.0957 / Low: 0.0950).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 0.1021) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0945), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+8.05%).

2022 Avg (June) 0.1021
2021 Avg (June) 0.0945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0957 0.0950 0.0952
February 0.0957 0.0853 0.0947
March 0.0862 0.0782 0.0820
April 0.0964 0.0849 0.0923
May 0.1022 0.0976 0.0996
June 0.1026 0.0996 0.1021
July 0.1026 0.0986 0.1011
August 0.1022 0.0988 0.1006
September 0.1022 0.1000 0.1009
October 0.1017 0.0982 0.0998
November 0.0987 0.0973 0.0979
December 0.0975 0.0958 0.0966