YEARLY HIGH
589.0354 IRR
YEARLY LOW
434.4521 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
480.7071 IRR

2017 KGS to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 589.0354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 434.4521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 154.5833 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 457.2292 to the December average rate of 506.3451, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 589.0354 was up 30.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 451.3077, 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 2,945,177 IRR
2016 Average 2,158,455 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 2,172,260 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 772,916.37 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

511.2567
452.3176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to IRR 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 470.6766, compared to 490.7376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.0609 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 470.6766
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 490.7376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 117.2921 IRR (High: 589.0354 / Low: 471.7433). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0389 IRR (High: 469.3196 / Low: 466.2807).

August Spread (Volatile) ±117.2921
February Spread (Stable) ±3.0389

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.8323 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 484.1883) against the same month in 2016 (average: 438.3271), the exchange rate shifted by +45.8612 (+10.46%).

2017 Avg (August) 484.1883
2016 Avg (August) 438.3271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 468.4762 434.4521 457.2292
February 469.3196 466.2807 467.9009
March 472.9765 468.1111 469.3280
April 483.4119 473.1007 476.9751
May 480.8345 477.0671 478.7294
June 476.8230 469.7512 473.8970
July 477.1971 467.5478 471.4522
August 589.0354 471.7433 484.1883
September 488.9672 483.2000 486.0227
October 503.7368 487.7578 495.3488
November 503.1546 498.5737 501.0682
December 514.5773 498.9710 506.3451