YEARLY HIGH
0.6980 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.6371 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6640 SDG

2019 KGS to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KGS to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 0.6980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 0.6371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0609 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6924 to the December average rate of 0.6479, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.6980 was up 0.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6963, 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 3,490 SDG
2018 Average 1,703 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 3,185 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 304.40 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.6981
0.6429
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 0.6802, compared to 0.6478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6802
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0423 SDG (High: 0.6980 / Low: 0.6557). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 SDG (High: 0.6947 / Low: 0.6929).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0423
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0322 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 0.6888) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2647), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4241 (+160.22%).

2019 Avg (April) 0.6888
2018 Avg (April) 0.2647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6957 0.6896 0.6924
February 0.6947 0.6929 0.6935
March 0.6949 0.6916 0.6934
April 0.6980 0.6557 0.6888
May 0.6579 0.6553 0.6566
June 0.6581 0.6494 0.6563
July 0.6521 0.6475 0.6487
August 0.6483 0.6371 0.6475
September 0.6498 0.6427 0.6477
October 0.6482 0.6457 0.6477
November 0.6481 0.6461 0.6475
December 0.6496 0.6465 0.6479