YEARLY HIGH
7.2108 KMF
YEARLY LOW
6.0255 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7042 KMF

2017 INR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the INR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 7.2108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 6.0255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1853 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7973 to the December average rate of 6.4775, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.2108 was up 3.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.9855, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,802,691 KMF
2016 Average 1,651,130 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,506,377 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 296,314.18 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.1985
6.3462
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR to KMF 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 6.9235, compared to 6.4850 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4385 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4850

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.5543 KMF (High: 6.5798 / Low: 6.0255). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1175 KMF (High: 6.5367 / Low: 6.4192).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5543
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2147 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 7.1274) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.5305), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5969 (+9.14%).

2017 Avg (April) 7.1274
2016 Avg (April) 6.5305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9004 6.7314 6.7973
February 6.9844 6.7828 6.9070
March 7.1227 6.9430 6.9917
April 7.2108 6.9980 7.1274
May 7.0401 6.7832 6.9127
June 6.8464 6.6414 6.8047
July 6.7017 6.4798 6.6296
August 6.5798 6.0255 6.4804
September 6.5030 6.3572 6.4172
October 6.5363 6.3635 6.4352
November 6.5700 6.3814 6.4701
December 6.5367 6.4192 6.4775