YEARLY HIGH
6.7739 SOS
YEARLY LOW
6.3461 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4820 SOS

2023 KGS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KGS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 6.7739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 6.3461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4277 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6454 to the December average rate of 6.4145, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.7739 was down 7.87% compared to the 2022 peak of 7.3521, 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 33,869 SOS
2022 Average 34,247 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 31,731 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,138.57 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

6.6700
6.3742
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 6.5298, compared to 6.4343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0955 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.2093 SOS (High: 6.6546 / Low: 6.4453). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0392 SOS (High: 6.5178 / Low: 6.4786).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2093
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0392

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 6.6454) against the same month in 2022 (average: 6.8603), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2149 (-3.13%).

2023 Avg (January) 6.6454
2022 Avg (January) 6.8603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7739 6.5977 6.6454
February 6.6546 6.4453 6.5391
March 6.5087 6.4121 6.4973
April 6.5123 6.4441 6.4939
May 6.5178 6.4786 6.5002
June 6.5280 6.4715 6.5027
July 6.5194 6.4402 6.4839
August 6.4990 6.4344 6.4625
September 6.4616 6.4085 6.4389
October 6.4415 6.3844 6.4068
November 6.4390 6.3461 6.3989
December 6.4542 6.3927 6.4145