YEARLY HIGH
0.3394 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.2776 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3077 KGS

2020 YER to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the YER to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 0.3394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.2776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0618 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2780 to the December average rate of 0.3336, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3394 was up 21.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2788, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,697 KGS
2019 Average 1,382 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 1,388 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 308.90 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3412
0.2723
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.2948, compared to 0.3205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2948
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0413 KGS (High: 0.3204 / Low: 0.2790). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 KGS (High: 0.2783 / Low: 0.2776).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0413
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.3336) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2782), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0554 (+19.92%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.3336
2019 Avg (December) 0.2782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2783 0.2776 0.2780
February 0.2791 0.2783 0.2789
March 0.3204 0.2790 0.2915
April 0.3390 0.2997 0.3173
May 0.3152 0.2939 0.3056
June 0.3014 0.2935 0.2977
July 0.3116 0.3062 0.3091
August 0.3120 0.3062 0.3093
September 0.3171 0.3115 0.3149
October 0.3246 0.3168 0.3204
November 0.3388 0.3267 0.3354
December 0.3394 0.3221 0.3336