YEARLY HIGH
0.2362 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1769 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1936 LSL

2017 KGS to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.2362. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0593 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1952 to the December average rate of 0.1888, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2362 was up 2.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2312, 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 1,181 LSL
2016 Average 1,051 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 884 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 296.50 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2055
0.1851
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to LSL 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 0.1924, compared to 0.1949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0473 LSL (High: 0.2362 / Low: 0.1889). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 LSL (High: 0.1917 / Low: 0.1852).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0473
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1951) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2007), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0056 (-2.80%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1951
2016 Avg (August) 0.2007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1987 0.1909 0.1952
February 0.1944 0.1873 0.1908
March 0.1956 0.1808 0.1868
April 0.2038 0.1921 0.1980
May 0.2020 0.1897 0.1954
June 0.1917 0.1852 0.1881
July 0.1936 0.1859 0.1897
August 0.2362 0.1889 0.1951
September 0.1981 0.1876 0.1919
October 0.2071 0.1949 0.1999
November 0.2095 0.1959 0.2038
December 0.1975 0.1769 0.1888