YEARLY HIGH
132.7389 SLL
YEARLY LOW
94.7468 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
119.6445 SLL

2020 KGS to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 132.7389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 94.7468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.9921 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 107.5831 to the December average rate of 121.2987, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 132.7389 was down 2.53% compared to the 2019 peak of 136.1851, 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 663,695 SLL
2019 Average 578,677 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 473,734 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 189,960.71 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

133.3791
101.7415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to SLL 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 115.4334, compared to 123.8556 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.4221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 115.4334
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 123.8556

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 21.5580 SLL (High: 122.8963 / Low: 101.3383). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3095 SLL (High: 107.7403 / Low: 107.4308).

April Spread (Volatile) ±21.5580
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3095

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 4.5514 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5514

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 130.7427) against the same month in 2019 (average: 121.0034), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7393 (+8.05%).

2020 Avg (June) 130.7427
2019 Avg (June) 121.0034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 107.7403 107.4308 107.5831
February 108.9072 107.1539 108.5497
March 108.9073 94.7468 104.3780
April 122.8963 101.3383 113.4797
May 132.5949 122.8514 127.8675
June 132.7389 128.9294 130.7427
July 127.9071 124.6955 126.1913
August 127.9397 126.5849 127.1657
September 126.7788 123.4480 125.0507
October 124.0499 122.5560 123.3572
November 122.4263 117.9551 120.0698
December 125.2097 119.4863 121.2987