YEARLY HIGH
0.0173 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0137 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0143 CHF

2017 KGS to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 0.0173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.0137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0145 to the December average rate of 0.0142, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0173 was up 16.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0148, 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 86 CHF
2016 Average 71 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 69 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.68 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0148
0.0138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to CHF 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 0.0145, compared to 0.0142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0034 CHF (High: 0.0173 / Low: 0.0139). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CHF (High: 0.0148 / Low: 0.0146).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0142) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0142), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.38%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0142
2016 Avg (August) 0.0142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0148 0.0143 0.0145
February 0.0146 0.0143 0.0145
March 0.0147 0.0143 0.0145
April 0.0148 0.0146 0.0147
May 0.0149 0.0142 0.0145
June 0.0143 0.0138 0.0141
July 0.0141 0.0137 0.0139
August 0.0173 0.0139 0.0142
September 0.0142 0.0138 0.0140
October 0.0146 0.0141 0.0143
November 0.0146 0.0141 0.0143
December 0.0143 0.0140 0.0142