YEARLY HIGH
0.0201 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0194 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0197 SGD

2019 KGS to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KGS to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.0201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0197 to the December average rate of 0.0195, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0201 was down 0.78% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0203, 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 100 SGD
2018 Average 99 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 97 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.58 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0200
0.0194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to SGD 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 0.0198, compared to 0.0197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0005 SGD (High: 0.0200 / Low: 0.0195). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0196 / Low: 0.0195).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 0.0199) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0195), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+2.10%).

2019 Avg (May) 0.0199
2018 Avg (May) 0.0195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0199 0.0196 0.0197
February 0.0198 0.0196 0.0197
March 0.0198 0.0196 0.0197
April 0.0198 0.0197 0.0197
May 0.0201 0.0198 0.0199
June 0.0200 0.0195 0.0198
July 0.0197 0.0195 0.0196
August 0.0200 0.0198 0.0199
September 0.0200 0.0197 0.0198
October 0.0199 0.0195 0.0197
November 0.0196 0.0195 0.0195
December 0.0196 0.0194 0.0195