YEARLY HIGH
0.0225 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0177 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0189 CAD

2017 KGS to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.0177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0191 to the December average rate of 0.0183, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0225 was up 14.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0197, 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 CAD
2016 Average 95 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 88 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.21 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0203
0.0177
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to CAD 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 0.0194, compared to 0.0183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0043 CAD (High: 0.0225 / Low: 0.0182). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 CAD (High: 0.0195 / Low: 0.0192).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
March 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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

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: 0.0189), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-1.97%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0186
2016 Avg (August) 0.0189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0194 0.0188 0.0191
February 0.0193 0.0188 0.0189
March 0.0195 0.0192 0.0194
April 0.0203 0.0194 0.0198
May 0.0203 0.0198 0.0201
June 0.0199 0.0188 0.0194
July 0.0188 0.0181 0.0184
August 0.0225 0.0182 0.0186
September 0.0182 0.0177 0.0179
October 0.0188 0.0182 0.0184
November 0.0187 0.0182 0.0184
December 0.0185 0.0181 0.0183