YEARLY HIGH
0.0179 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0132 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0164 SGD

2022 KGS to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KGS to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 0.0179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.0132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0159 to the December average rate of 0.0159, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0179 was up 10.56% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0162, 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 89 SGD
2021 Average 79 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 66 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.55 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0178
0.0135
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 0.0159, compared to 0.0169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0021 SGD (High: 0.0165 / Low: 0.0144). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SGD (High: 0.0160 / Low: 0.0159).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.0174) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0159), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+9.16%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.0174
2021 Avg (October) 0.0159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0160 0.0159 0.0159
February 0.0160 0.0143 0.0158
March 0.0146 0.0132 0.0138
April 0.0165 0.0144 0.0157
May 0.0173 0.0167 0.0170
June 0.0175 0.0169 0.0174
July 0.0177 0.0169 0.0173
August 0.0173 0.0166 0.0169
September 0.0179 0.0170 0.0174
October 0.0179 0.0170 0.0174
November 0.0170 0.0161 0.0165
December 0.0161 0.0156 0.0159