2020 SGD to KGS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 SGD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the SGD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 63.5758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 49.1052.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4706 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.5231 to the December average rate of 62.6902, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 63.5758 was up 23.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 51.5953, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
SGD to KGS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 52.7481, compared to 59.0088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.2607 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 7.9469 KGS (High: 60.0519 / Low: 52.1049). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7056 KGS (High: 51.7506 / Low: 51.0450).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.8745 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 62.6902) against the same month in 2019 (average: 51.3439), the exchange rate shifted by +11.3463 (+22.10%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51.7506 | 51.0450 | 51.5231 |
| February | 51.0601 | 49.8263 | 50.2633 |
| March | 56.0492 | 49.1052 | 51.5009 |
| April | 60.0519 | 52.1049 | 55.8033 |
| May | 55.8483 | 51.6965 | 53.9288 |
| June | 54.1369 | 52.2412 | 53.4692 |
| July | 56.1255 | 55.0660 | 55.7608 |
| August | 57.5085 | 55.7221 | 56.5526 |
| September | 58.2106 | 57.0503 | 57.6974 |
| October | 59.8313 | 58.1550 | 58.9999 |
| November | 63.3965 | 59.8115 | 62.3519 |
| December | 63.5758 | 60.5154 | 62.6902 |