2017 KGS to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 KGS to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the KGS to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 26.9172. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 21.5484.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3687 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.7414 to the December average rate of 21.7747, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 26.9172 was up 19.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 22.5442, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
KGS to LBP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 21.9564, compared to 21.9417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0147 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 5.2416 LBP (High: 26.9172 / Low: 21.6756). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2783 LBP (High: 22.3883 / Low: 22.1100).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2566 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 22.1949) against the same month in 2016 (average: 22.0027), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1921 (+0.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.8896 | 21.5786 | 21.7414 |
| February | 22.0126 | 21.6068 | 21.7873 |
| March | 22.0877 | 21.5700 | 21.7775 |
| April | 22.4856 | 21.9504 | 22.1838 |
| May | 22.3883 | 22.1100 | 22.2525 |
| June | 22.1986 | 21.7760 | 21.9959 |
| July | 22.0145 | 21.5484 | 21.7526 |
| August | 26.9172 | 21.6756 | 22.1949 |
| September | 22.2394 | 21.9077 | 22.0156 |
| October | 22.2888 | 21.9549 | 22.0585 |
| November | 22.1594 | 21.5969 | 21.8537 |
| December | 21.9050 | 21.5774 | 21.7747 |