YEARLY HIGH
0.0144 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0118 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0130 USD

2020 KGS to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.0118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0144 to the December average rate of 0.0120, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0144 was down 1.31% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0146, 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 72 USD
2019 Average 72 USD
Yearly Trough Low 59 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.03 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0146
0.0117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to USD 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 0.0136, compared to 0.0125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0018 USD (High: 0.0143 / Low: 0.0125). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0144 / Low: 0.0144).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0144) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0146), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-1.29%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0144
2019 Avg (January) 0.0146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0144 0.0144 0.0144
February 0.0144 0.0143 0.0143
March 0.0143 0.0125 0.0137
April 0.0133 0.0118 0.0126
May 0.0136 0.0127 0.0131
June 0.0136 0.0133 0.0134
July 0.0130 0.0128 0.0129
August 0.0130 0.0128 0.0129
September 0.0128 0.0126 0.0127
October 0.0126 0.0123 0.0125
November 0.0122 0.0118 0.0119
December 0.0124 0.0118 0.0120