YEARLY HIGH
122.0703 KGS
YEARLY LOW
95.1132 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
107.3539 KGS

2020 XDR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 122.0703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 95.1132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.9571 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 96.0479 to the December average rate of 120.1266, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 122.0703 was up 26.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 96.6076, 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 610,351 KGS
2019 Average 478,656 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 475,566 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 134,785.52 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

122.5778
93.1639
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 101.2095, compared to 113.4984 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.2890 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 101.2095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 113.4984

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 14.2591 KGS (High: 116.1682 / Low: 101.9091). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4598 KGS (High: 96.2706 / Low: 95.8108).

April Spread (Volatile) ±14.2591
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4598

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 3.9754 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 120.1266) against the same month in 2019 (average: 96.0469), the exchange rate shifted by +24.0798 (+25.07%).

2020 Avg (December) 120.1266
2019 Avg (December) 96.0469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 96.2706 95.8108 96.0479
February 96.1110 95.1132 95.6150
March 108.7154 95.8231 100.0954
April 116.1682 101.9091 108.3268
May 108.1591 100.2892 104.3514
June 103.9788 100.9290 102.8201
July 108.4385 105.6412 107.5142
August 110.8438 107.9153 109.3098
September 111.9909 110.5711 111.3472
October 114.8949 111.8074 113.3406
November 121.0527 115.3855 119.3520
December 122.0703 116.2192 120.1266