YEARLY HIGH
0.0996 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0565 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0749 SDG

2012 KGS to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.0996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.0565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0432 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0573 to the December average rate of 0.0931, the exchange rate registered a net change of 62.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0996 was up 64.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0604, 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 498 SDG
2011 Average 289 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 282 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 215.81 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1026
0.0525
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to SDG 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 0.0571, compared to 0.0928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0414 SDG (High: 0.0981 / Low: 0.0567). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SDG (High: 0.0575 / Low: 0.0570).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0414
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0984) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0599), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0385 (+64.28%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0984
2011 Avg (August) 0.0599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0577 0.0570 0.0573
February 0.0575 0.0570 0.0572
March 0.0576 0.0571 0.0574
April 0.0575 0.0570 0.0572
May 0.0571 0.0565 0.0568
June 0.0570 0.0565 0.0567
July 0.0981 0.0567 0.0817
August 0.0996 0.0977 0.0984
September 0.0995 0.0934 0.0964
October 0.0940 0.0935 0.0937
November 0.0938 0.0930 0.0934
December 0.0934 0.0928 0.0931