YEARLY HIGH
315.7367 STD
YEARLY LOW
245.3136 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
280.7372 STD

2020 KGS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 315.7367. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 245.3136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 70.4231 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 309.7795 to the December average rate of 247.5908, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 315.7367 was up 1.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 310.5822, 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 1,578,684 STD
2019 Average 1,540,392 STD
Yearly Trough Low 1,226,568 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 352,115.59 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

320.8685
240.9292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to STD 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 298.2788, compared to 263.1956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 35.0832 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 298.2788
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 263.1956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 39.7270 STD (High: 315.7165 / Low: 275.9895). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7534 STD (High: 310.2234 / Low: 309.4700).

March Spread (Volatile) ±39.7270
January Spread (Stable) ±0.7534

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 25.3494 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -25.3494

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 314.2069) against the same month in 2019 (average: 306.5188), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6881 (+2.51%).

2020 Avg (February) 314.2069
2019 Avg (February) 306.5188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 310.2234 309.4700 309.7795
February 315.7367 309.4694 314.2069
March 315.7165 275.9895 303.4422
April 295.0284 259.8215 278.0928
May 299.7194 279.4874 288.4830
June 300.1219 291.6736 295.6682
July 286.5429 278.9253 281.6833
August 278.9253 268.5370 272.6861
September 268.9482 263.5397 265.9174
October 265.1558 257.4443 261.7023
November 257.2235 246.4259 249.5937
December 254.0023 245.3136 247.5908