2023 KGS to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

271.4775 STD

YEARLY LOW

249.4604 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

257.2532 STD

2023 KGS to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KGS to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 271.4775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 249.4604.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.0172 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 266.7027 to the December average rate of 249.9847, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 271.4775 was down 8.68% compared to the 2022 peak of 297.2761, 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 1,357,388 STD

2022 Average 1,320,926 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,247,302 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 110,085.79 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

268.3824

248.2257

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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 262.1760, compared to 252.3304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.8456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 262.1760

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 252.3304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 7.6901 STD (High: 261.7385 / Low: 254.0484). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 STD (High: 261.0963 / Low: 261.0843).

July Spread (Volatile) ±7.6901

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 6.4248 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 266.7027) against the same month in 2022 (average: 249.4307), the exchange rate shifted by +17.2720 (+6.92%).

2023 Avg (January) 266.7027

2022 Avg (January) 249.4307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	271.4775	264.9331	266.7027
February	264.9331	261.0843	262.4521
March	261.0963	261.0843	261.0850
April	261.0843	260.7860	260.9068
May	261.4432	260.5776	260.9330
June	261.7385	260.5776	260.9767
July	261.7385	254.0484	259.4036
August	253.9037	252.4278	252.9789
September	252.4718	251.1757	251.6508
October	251.1757	249.4604	250.0592
November	251.4104	249.4604	249.9054
December	250.7359	249.4604	249.9847