YEARLY HIGH
0.2630 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1709 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2219 SCR

2020 KGS to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.2630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.1709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0920 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1963 to the December average rate of 0.2539, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2630 was up 30.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2021, 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 1,315 SCR
2019 Average 989 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 855 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 460.08 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2605
0.1810
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to SCR 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 0.2082, compared to 0.2356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0387 SCR (High: 0.2221 / Low: 0.1834). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 SCR (High: 0.2296 / Low: 0.2265).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0387
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.2539) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1967), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0572 (+29.06%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.2539
2019 Avg (December) 0.1967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1979 0.1846 0.1963
February 0.1974 0.1902 0.1957
March 0.1962 0.1709 0.1876
April 0.2221 0.1834 0.2060
May 0.2391 0.2083 0.2276
June 0.2406 0.2243 0.2358
July 0.2332 0.2256 0.2282
August 0.2385 0.2290 0.2307
September 0.2296 0.2265 0.2277
October 0.2390 0.2235 0.2305
November 0.2475 0.2338 0.2426
December 0.2630 0.2454 0.2539