YEARLY HIGH
8.5181 SOS
YEARLY LOW
8.1696 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.3829 SOS

2019 KGS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KGS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 8.5181. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 8.1696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3485 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4467 to the December average rate of 8.3251, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.5181 was down 0.75% compared to the 2018 peak of 8.5828, 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 42,591 SOS
2018 Average 42,292 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 40,848 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,742.30 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.4688
8.2885
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 8.4451, compared to 8.3206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1245 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1723 SOS (High: 8.3419 / Low: 8.1696). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0431 SOS (High: 8.4651 / Low: 8.4221).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1723
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0431

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1064 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 8.4492) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.4467), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+0.03%).

2019 Avg (June) 8.4492
2018 Avg (June) 8.4467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5142 8.3810 8.4467
February 8.4651 8.4221 8.4388
March 8.5080 8.4076 8.4452
April 8.4609 8.4000 8.4372
May 8.5070 8.4041 8.4538
June 8.5181 8.3567 8.4492
July 8.3991 8.3180 8.3427
August 8.3419 8.1696 8.3035
September 8.3445 8.2273 8.3162
October 8.3549 8.2806 8.3203
November 8.3410 8.2865 8.3158
December 8.3680 8.2979 8.3251