YEARLY HIGH
0.2953 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.2599 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2846 MDL

2016 KGS to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.2953. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0354 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2678 to the December average rate of 0.2905, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2953 was down 6.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3159, 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 1,477 MDL
2015 Average 1,461 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 1,299 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177.19 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2963
0.2652
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to MDL 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 0.2792, compared to 0.2901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0118 MDL (High: 0.2717 / Low: 0.2599). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 MDL (High: 0.2896 / Low: 0.2861).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0118
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.2937) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3047), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0110 (-3.62%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.2937
2015 Avg (July) 0.3047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2717 0.2599 0.2678
February 0.2717 0.2635 0.2682
March 0.2780 0.2708 0.2735
April 0.2884 0.2774 0.2847
May 0.2933 0.2862 0.2897
June 0.2941 0.2881 0.2913
July 0.2953 0.2892 0.2937
August 0.2896 0.2861 0.2874
September 0.2902 0.2854 0.2871
October 0.2937 0.2884 0.2909
November 0.2930 0.2878 0.2908
December 0.2926 0.2863 0.2905