YEARLY HIGH
16.0983 KPW
YEARLY LOW
12.9058 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0929 KPW

2017 KGS to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 16.0983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 12.9058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1924 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.9778 to the December average rate of 12.9275, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.0983 was up 20.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.4156, 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 80,491 KPW
2016 Average 64,439 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 64,529 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,962.13 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.3098
12.8928
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to KPW 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 13.1075, compared to 13.0782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0293 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.1075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 3.1288 KPW (High: 16.0983 / Low: 12.9694). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0476 KPW (High: 13.1527 / Low: 13.1051).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.1288
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0476

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1397 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1397

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 13.2635) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.1188), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1447 (+1.10%).

2017 Avg (August) 13.2635
2016 Avg (August) 13.1188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.0213 12.9509 12.9778
February 13.0275 12.9607 12.9976
March 13.1254 12.9877 13.0261
April 13.4094 13.1290 13.2305
May 13.3345 13.2277 13.2750
June 13.2189 13.0200 13.1382
July 13.1426 12.9265 13.0127
August 16.0983 12.9694 13.2635
September 13.1527 13.1051 13.1301
October 13.1670 13.1108 13.1376
November 13.0937 12.9099 12.9979
December 13.0000 12.9058 12.9275