YEARLY HIGH
1.9533 JPY
YEARLY LOW
1.5729 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6312 JPY

2017 KGS to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 1.9533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 1.5729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3803 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6586 to the December average rate of 1.6222, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9533 was up 14.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7034, 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 9,766 JPY
2016 Average 7,777 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 7,865 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,901.55 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6629
1.6112
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to JPY 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 1.6363, compared to 1.6261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6363
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6261

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.3803 JPY (High: 1.9533 / Low: 1.5729). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 JPY (High: 1.6326 / Low: 1.6085).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3803
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0241

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 0.0360 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.6176) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4767), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1410 (+9.55%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.6176
2016 Avg (August) 1.4767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6996 1.6232 1.6586
February 1.6483 1.6108 1.6316
March 1.6647 1.6055 1.6351
April 1.6563 1.5850 1.6191
May 1.6896 1.6283 1.6548
June 1.6370 1.5988 1.6188
July 1.6386 1.6078 1.6232
August 1.9533 1.5729 1.6176
September 1.6498 1.5734 1.6155
October 1.6651 1.6344 1.6485
November 1.6611 1.5947 1.6294
December 1.6326 1.6085 1.6222