YEARLY HIGH
0.0933 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0918 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0922 SBD

2026 KGS to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KGS to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 0.0918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0929 to the December average rate of 0.0924, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0933 was down 5.18% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0984, 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 466 SBD
2025 Average 476 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 459 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.61 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0929
0.0918
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.0921, compared to 0.0923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0921
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0012 SBD (High: 0.0933 / Low: 0.0921). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SBD (High: 0.0921 / Low: 0.0920).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0929) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0966), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0038 (-3.92%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0929
2025 Avg (January) 0.0966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0933 0.0921 0.0929
February 0.0921 0.0920 0.0921
March 0.0921 0.0920 0.0920
April 0.0921 0.0918 0.0920
May 0.0920 0.0918 0.0919
June 0.0922 0.0918 0.0921
July 0.0926 0.0920 0.0923
August 0.0924 0.0923 0.0924