YEARLY HIGH
1299.9450 KPW
YEARLY LOW
1213.2716 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1253.6267 KPW

2020 XDR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 1299.9450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 1213.2716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 86.6734 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1241.9916 to the December average rate of 1294.6438, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1299.9450 was up 3.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 1260.8256, 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 6,499,725 KPW
2019 Average 6,227,859 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 6,066,358 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 433,366.98 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1301.3680
1220.6777
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to KPW 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 1234.3449, compared to 1272.9084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 38.5634 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1234.3449
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1272.9084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 43.6555 KPW (High: 1256.9271 / Low: 1213.2716). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3713 KPW (High: 1274.0026 / Low: 1268.6313).

March Spread (Volatile) ±43.6555
October Spread (Stable) ±5.3713

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 9.5756 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.5756

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1294.6438) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1241.1287), the exchange rate shifted by +53.5151 (+4.31%).

2020 Avg (December) 1294.6438
2019 Avg (December) 1241.1287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1246.0455 1237.6918 1241.9916
February 1238.9100 1225.5086 1232.4160
March 1256.9271 1213.2716 1234.8764
April 1233.0287 1222.4872 1227.4019
May 1233.9298 1222.8693 1227.7155
June 1247.9236 1234.6661 1241.6683
July 1268.7958 1238.3134 1250.5256
August 1277.2915 1265.7409 1270.5039
September 1279.3868 1263.1685 1271.1009
October 1274.0026 1268.6313 1271.4761
November 1284.7782 1269.5189 1279.1999
December 1299.9450 1286.4420 1294.6438