YEARLY HIGH
26.9172 LBP
YEARLY LOW
21.5484 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.9490 LBP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 134,586 LBP
2016 Average 108,073 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 107,742 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,843.74 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

22.3036
21.6902
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.9564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.9417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.2416
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2783

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2566

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (August) 22.1949
2016 Avg (August) 22.0027

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