YEARLY HIGH
0.7917 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.6478 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7046 SDG

2020 KGS to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 0.7917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.6478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1439 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6510 to the December average rate of 0.6620, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7917 was up 13.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6980, 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 3,958 SDG
2019 Average 3,319 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 3,239 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 719.41 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7693
0.6403
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 0.7191, compared to 0.6901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1022 SDG (High: 0.7917 / Low: 0.6895). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 SDG (High: 0.7091 / Low: 0.6970).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1022
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0613 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0613

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.7585) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6934), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0651 (+9.39%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.7585
2019 Avg (March) 0.6934

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7026 0.6478 0.6510
February 0.7831 0.7026 0.7421
March 0.7917 0.6895 0.7585
April 0.7374 0.6513 0.6973
May 0.7520 0.7010 0.7237
June 0.7523 0.7331 0.7419
July 0.7214 0.7083 0.7148
August 0.7214 0.7080 0.7143
September 0.7091 0.6970 0.7016
October 0.6975 0.6802 0.6891
November 0.6760 0.6520 0.6588
December 0.6845 0.6521 0.6620