2017 GMD to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6210 KGS

YEARLY LOW

1.2356 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5021 KGS

2017 GMD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.6210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 1.2356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3854 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5928 to the December average rate of 1.4649, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6210 was down 16.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9344, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,105 KGS

2016 Average 8,346 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 6,178 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,926.95 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6065

1.4418

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 1.5284, compared to 1.4758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0527 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5284

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.2832 KGS (High: 1.5188 / Low: 1.2356). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 KGS (High: 1.4954 / Low: 1.4835).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2832

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0401 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.5928) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.9213), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3285 (-17.10%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.5928

2016 Avg (January) 1.9213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6210	1.5689	1.5928
February	1.5860	1.5489	1.5680
March	1.5548	1.5155	1.5447
April	1.5193	1.4785	1.5046
May	1.4832	1.4621	1.4707
June	1.5006	1.4759	1.4899
July	1.5121	1.4880	1.5028
August	1.5188	1.2356	1.4817
September	1.4954	1.4835	1.4886
October	1.4891	1.4407	1.4555
November	1.4714	1.4492	1.4611
December	1.4706	1.4528	1.4649