YEARLY HIGH
73.2240 KGS
YEARLY LOW
67.7500 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.5193 KGS

2012 XDR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 73.2240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 67.7500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4740 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.6433 to the December average rate of 72.9137, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 73.2240 was down 3.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 75.8214, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 366,120 KGS
2011 Average 363,987 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 338,750 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,369.80 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

73.3997
67.5672
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 71.9505, compared to 71.0881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8623 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.9505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.0881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 5.0817 KGS (High: 72.9430 / Low: 67.8613). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4766 KGS (High: 72.5485 / Low: 72.0719).

September Spread (Volatile) ±5.0817
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4766

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.2428 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 72.9137) against the same month in 2011 (average: 72.0556), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8581 (+1.19%).

2012 Avg (December) 72.9137
2011 Avg (December) 72.0556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.5916 71.1061 71.6433
February 72.8938 71.7828 72.4484
March 72.4552 71.3384 71.9076
April 72.6103 71.7346 72.1979
May 72.6549 70.8814 72.0393
June 71.9121 70.8575 71.4663
July 71.6592 67.7968 70.2961
August 68.3730 67.7500 68.0533
September 72.9430 67.8613 70.4509
October 72.9040 72.2998 72.5298
November 72.5485 72.0719 72.2850
December 73.2240 72.4869 72.9137