2023 SBD to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.6691 KGS

YEARLY LOW

10.1306 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.5261 KGS

2023 SBD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SBD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 10.6691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 10.1306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5384 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3558 to the December average rate of 10.5390, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 10.6691 was down 16.54% compared to the 2022 peak of 12.7838, 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 53,345 KGS

2022 Average 51,791 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 50,653 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,692.10 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

10.6495

10.3291

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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 10.5146, compared to 10.5376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5146

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.3570 KGS (High: 10.4877 / Low: 10.1306). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0428 KGS (High: 10.5102 / Low: 10.4674).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3570

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0428

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0733 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0733

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 10.5686) against the same month in 2022 (average: 10.2098), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3589 (+3.51%).

2023 Avg (November) 10.5686

2022 Avg (November) 10.2098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.4877	10.1306	10.3558
February	10.6187	10.4493	10.5624
March	10.6624	10.5749	10.6228
April	10.6192	10.5003	10.5495
May	10.5445	10.4748	10.5050
June	10.5102	10.4674	10.4918
July	10.5288	10.3137	10.4856
August	10.5731	10.4862	10.5247
September	10.5992	10.4556	10.5412
October	10.6274	10.4918	10.5663
November	10.6691	10.4354	10.5686
December	10.5730	10.5052	10.5390