YEARLY HIGH
0.0358 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0286 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0291 BBD

2017 KGS to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.0286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0288 to the December average rate of 0.0287, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0358 was up 19.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0298, 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 179 BBD
2016 Average 143 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 143 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.68 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0296
0.0287
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to BBD 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 0.0291, compared to 0.0291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0291
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0069 BBD (High: 0.0358 / Low: 0.0288). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0292 / Low: 0.0291).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0295) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0292), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+1.10%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0295
2016 Avg (August) 0.0292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0291 0.0286 0.0288
February 0.0291 0.0287 0.0289
March 0.0292 0.0289 0.0289
April 0.0298 0.0292 0.0294
May 0.0296 0.0294 0.0295
June 0.0294 0.0289 0.0292
July 0.0292 0.0287 0.0289
August 0.0358 0.0288 0.0295
September 0.0292 0.0291 0.0292
October 0.0293 0.0291 0.0292
November 0.0291 0.0287 0.0289
December 0.0289 0.0287 0.0287