YEARLY HIGH
7.0132 SOS
YEARLY LOW
6.7712 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8701 SOS

2021 KGS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KGS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 7.0132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 6.7712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2420 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9507 to the December average rate of 6.8593, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7.0132 was down 16.62% compared to the 2020 peak of 8.4111, 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 35,066 SOS
2020 Average 37,854 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 33,856 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,209.84 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.9617
6.8301
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 6.8869, compared to 6.8534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.1881 SOS (High: 6.9593 / Low: 6.7712). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0736 SOS (High: 6.8989 / Low: 6.8253).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1881
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0736

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0552 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0552

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 6.9507) against the same month in 2020 (average: 8.3379), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3872 (-16.64%).

2021 Avg (January) 6.9507
2020 Avg (January) 8.3379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0132 6.8853 6.9507
February 6.9577 6.8356 6.8955
March 6.9127 6.8287 6.8653
April 6.9105 6.7999 6.8482
May 6.9593 6.7712 6.8811
June 6.9251 6.8413 6.8807
July 6.9213 6.8016 6.8530
August 6.8998 6.8243 6.8411
September 6.8989 6.8253 6.8500
October 6.9109 6.8107 6.8599
November 6.9106 6.8188 6.8570
December 6.9112 6.7938 6.8593