YEARLY HIGH
1.5436 KGS
YEARLY LOW
1.2631 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4232 KGS

2020 SDG to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 1.5436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 1.2631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2805 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5363 to the December average rate of 1.5109, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5436 was down 1.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.5696, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,718 KGS
2019 Average 7,539 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 6,316 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,402.70 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5579
1.2993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.3956, compared to 1.4508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1872 KGS (High: 1.4503 / Low: 1.2631). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0246 KGS (High: 1.4347 / Low: 1.4102).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1872
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0246

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1874 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1874

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.5363) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.4442), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0921 (+6.38%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.5363
2019 Avg (January) 1.4442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5436 1.4233 1.5363
February 1.4233 1.2770 1.3489
March 1.4503 1.2631 1.3208
April 1.5354 1.3561 1.4363
May 1.4266 1.3298 1.3830
June 1.3640 1.3292 1.3480
July 1.4118 1.3862 1.3990
August 1.4123 1.3862 1.4001
September 1.4347 1.4102 1.4254
October 1.4701 1.4337 1.4513
November 1.5337 1.4792 1.5182
December 1.5335 1.4610 1.5109