YEARLY HIGH
8.4111 SOS
YEARLY LOW
6.8230 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.5727 SOS

2020 KGS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 8.4111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 6.8230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5881 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3379 to the December average rate of 6.9584, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.4111 was down 1.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.5181, 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 42,055 SOS
2019 Average 41,912 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 34,115 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,940.40 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.4864
6.7796
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 7.8984, compared to 7.2469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6515 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.1507 SOS (High: 8.4037 / Low: 7.2530). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1141 SOS (High: 8.4111 / Low: 8.2969).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1507
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6731 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6731

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 8.3379) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.4467), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1088 (-1.29%).

2020 Avg (January) 8.3379
2019 Avg (January) 8.4467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4111 8.2969 8.3379
February 8.4111 8.2825 8.3442
March 8.4037 7.2530 7.9951
April 7.8240 6.8339 7.3220
May 7.9024 7.3168 7.5958
June 7.9110 7.6834 7.7955
July 7.6251 7.4395 7.5048
August 7.6251 7.4004 7.4845
September 7.4776 7.2978 7.3682
October 7.3501 7.1403 7.2437
November 7.0978 6.8230 6.9218
December 7.1976 6.8335 6.9584