YEARLY HIGH
8.6120 KGS
YEARLY LOW
8.3085 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4360 KGS

2019 SBD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 8.6120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 8.3085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3035 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4735 to the December average rate of 8.4078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.6120 was down 4.00% compared to the 2018 peak of 8.9711, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 43,060 KGS
2018 Average 43,432 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 41,543 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,517.41 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.5338
8.3435
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to KGS 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 8.4280, compared to 8.4439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4280
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.3035 KGS (High: 8.6120 / Low: 8.3085). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1026 KGS (High: 8.4722 / Low: 8.3697).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3035
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0650 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0650

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 8.4735) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.8869), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4134 (-4.65%).

2019 Avg (January) 8.4735
2018 Avg (January) 8.8869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6120 8.3085 8.4735
February 8.5906 8.3674 8.4656
March 8.5453 8.3904 8.4507
April 8.5843 8.3641 8.4253
May 8.4766 8.3525 8.3937
June 8.4316 8.3265 8.3593
July 8.5268 8.3715 8.4416
August 8.5810 8.4607 8.5180
September 8.5543 8.3802 8.4530
October 8.4858 8.3763 8.4215
November 8.5634 8.3550 8.4215
December 8.4722 8.3697 8.4078