YEARLY HIGH
0.0563 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0442 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0464 BRL

2017 KGS to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 0.0563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0121 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0461 to the December average rate of 0.0474, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0563 was up 3.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0546, 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 281 BRL
2016 Average 249 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 221 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.55 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0484
0.0445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to BRL 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 0.0463, compared to 0.0466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0463
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0112 BRL (High: 0.0563 / Low: 0.0451). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BRL (High: 0.0487 / Low: 0.0476).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0465) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0468), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.64%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0465
2016 Avg (August) 0.0468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0475 0.0452 0.0461
February 0.0453 0.0442 0.0448
March 0.0462 0.0444 0.0452
April 0.0474 0.0452 0.0462
May 0.0497 0.0457 0.0473
June 0.0487 0.0476 0.0481
July 0.0478 0.0453 0.0463
August 0.0563 0.0451 0.0465
September 0.0467 0.0450 0.0457
October 0.0480 0.0457 0.0466
November 0.0481 0.0461 0.0471
December 0.0481 0.0464 0.0474