YEARLY HIGH
0.8414 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.6658 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6885 DOP

2017 KGS to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.8414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.6658.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1756 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6707 to the December average rate of 0.6940, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8414 was up 22.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6861, 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 4,207 DOP
2016 Average 3,291 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 3,329 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 878.15 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6995
0.6681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to DOP 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 0.6849, compared to 0.6921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1637 DOP (High: 0.8414 / Low: 0.6778). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 DOP (High: 0.6752 / Low: 0.6658).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1637
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.6953) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6705), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0247 (+3.69%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.6953
2016 Avg (August) 0.6705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6752 0.6658 0.6707
February 0.6831 0.6699 0.6764
March 0.6914 0.6729 0.6815
April 0.7049 0.6859 0.6942
May 0.7026 0.6928 0.6969
June 0.6950 0.6819 0.6896
July 0.6915 0.6754 0.6831
August 0.8414 0.6778 0.6953
September 0.6999 0.6868 0.6911
October 0.7015 0.6898 0.6956
November 0.6999 0.6818 0.6933
December 0.6988 0.6879 0.6940