YEARLY HIGH
36.5649 SOS
YEARLY LOW
33.8223 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.7324 SOS

2012 KGS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 36.5649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 33.8223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7426 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.8999 to the December average rate of 34.0305, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 36.5649 was down 0.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 36.8797, 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 182,824 SOS
2011 Average 175,152 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 169,111 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,713.02 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

36.2991
33.8243
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to SOS 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 34.6479, compared to 34.8170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1691 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.6479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.8170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 2.1140 SOS (High: 36.4553 / Low: 34.3413). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2957 SOS (High: 34.9831 / Low: 34.6873).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.1140
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2957

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.0104 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 36.0929) against the same month in 2011 (average: 36.5977), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5048 (-1.38%).

2012 Avg (August) 36.0929
2011 Avg (August) 36.5977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.2851 34.6679 34.8999
February 34.9660 34.5879 34.7415
March 34.9831 34.6873 34.8375
April 34.9453 34.3726 34.7071
May 34.7125 33.9020 34.3878
June 34.6154 33.8223 34.3135
July 36.0224 34.0841 34.7830
August 36.5649 35.7942 36.0929
September 36.4553 34.3413 35.4261
October 34.5921 34.2009 34.4157
November 34.3142 34.0020 34.1536
December 34.2717 33.8532 34.0305