YEARLY HIGH
0.3194 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.2445 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2685 MDL

2017 KGS to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.3194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.2445.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0749 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2893 to the December average rate of 0.2467, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3194 was up 8.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2953, 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 1,597 MDL
2016 Average 1,423 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 1,223 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 374.36 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2935
0.2425
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 0.2809, compared to 0.2560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0622 MDL (High: 0.3194 / Low: 0.2572). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 MDL (High: 0.2476 / Low: 0.2445).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0622
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2633) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2874), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0241 (-8.38%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2633
2016 Avg (August) 0.2874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2918 0.2880 0.2893
February 0.2901 0.2858 0.2880
March 0.2895 0.2811 0.2848
April 0.2872 0.2810 0.2840
May 0.2853 0.2669 0.2736
June 0.2680 0.2614 0.2658
July 0.2648 0.2597 0.2618
August 0.3194 0.2572 0.2633
September 0.2604 0.2561 0.2578
October 0.2574 0.2515 0.2542
November 0.2558 0.2458 0.2524
December 0.2476 0.2445 0.2467