YEARLY HIGH
158.9294 GNF
YEARLY LOW
128.7064 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
132.7447 GNF

2017 KGS to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 158.9294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 128.7064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.2230 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.0551 to the December average rate of 129.5379, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 158.9294 was up 16.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 136.8450, 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 794,647 GNF
2016 Average 599,987 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 643,532 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 151,115.10 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

136.9760
128.8617
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to GNF 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 134.8931, compared to 130.5964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2966 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 134.8931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 130.5964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 30.1874 GNF (High: 158.9294 / Low: 128.7420). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2909 GNF (High: 130.3492 / Low: 129.0584).

August Spread (Volatile) ±30.1874
December Spread (Stable) ±1.2909

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.8091 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 131.6351) against the same month in 2016 (average: 131.8467), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2116 (-0.16%).

2017 Avg (August) 131.6351
2016 Avg (August) 131.8467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 137.0811 132.9118 135.0551
February 136.6020 133.3509 135.4013
March 136.7195 133.3597 135.0077
April 138.8751 132.5373 136.2998
May 138.3790 133.4794 135.2018
June 133.8648 130.8351 132.3926
July 131.4732 128.7064 130.2410
August 158.9294 128.7420 131.6351
September 131.5216 129.2302 130.8362
October 131.7997 130.3088 131.1076
November 131.1516 128.8527 130.2207
December 130.3492 129.0584 129.5379