YEARLY HIGH
0.0226 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0181 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0190 AUD

2017 KGS to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 0.0226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.0181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0193 to the December average rate of 0.0188, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0226 was up 10.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0204, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 113 AUD
2016 Average 96 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 91 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.25 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0200
0.0182
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to AUD 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 0.0193, compared to 0.0187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0044 AUD (High: 0.0226 / Low: 0.0182). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AUD (High: 0.0192 / Low: 0.0188).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0186) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0191), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-2.67%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0186
2016 Avg (August) 0.0191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0201 0.0190 0.0193
February 0.0191 0.0187 0.0188
March 0.0193 0.0187 0.0190
April 0.0199 0.0191 0.0195
May 0.0201 0.0196 0.0198
June 0.0199 0.0188 0.0193
July 0.0190 0.0182 0.0185
August 0.0226 0.0182 0.0186
September 0.0186 0.0181 0.0183
October 0.0190 0.0185 0.0187
November 0.0192 0.0188 0.0189
December 0.0191 0.0184 0.0188