YEARLY HIGH
2.0459 LRD
YEARLY LOW
1.3046 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5190 LRD

2017 KGS to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 2.0459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 1.3046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7413 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3503 to the December average rate of 1.8026, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.0459 was up 47.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3853, 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 10,229 LRD
2016 Average 6,402 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 6,523 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,706.31 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8488
1.2946
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to LRD 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 1.3693, compared to 1.6686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2994 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.7413 LRD (High: 2.0459 / Low: 1.3046). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 LRD (High: 1.8128 / Low: 1.7992).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7413
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0304 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.6564) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3381), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3182 (+23.78%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.6564
2016 Avg (August) 1.3381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3730 1.3135 1.3503
February 1.3747 1.3538 1.3606
March 1.3805 1.3494 1.3599
April 1.4076 1.3711 1.3850
May 1.4002 1.3699 1.3886
June 1.3881 1.3528 1.3711
July 1.3655 1.3110 1.3408
August 2.0459 1.3046 1.6564
September 1.7173 1.6756 1.7055
October 1.7392 1.7141 1.7275
November 1.8072 1.7354 1.7791
December 1.8128 1.7992 1.8026