YEARLY HIGH
52.7711 MGA
YEARLY LOW
41.8981 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.4298 MGA

2017 KGS to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 52.7711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 41.8981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8729 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.3216 to the December average rate of 46.3428, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 52.7711 was up 8.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 48.8616, 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 263,855 MGA
2016 Average 227,457 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 209,491 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,364.74 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

47.7768
42.3147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to MGA 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 46.3184, compared to 44.5413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7771 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.3184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.5413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 10.7455 MGA (High: 52.7711 / Low: 42.0256). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6278 MGA (High: 46.2321 / Low: 45.6044).

August Spread (Volatile) ±10.7455
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6278

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.9624 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9624

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 43.6912) against the same month in 2016 (average: 44.0128), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3216 (-0.73%).

2017 Avg (August) 43.6912
2016 Avg (August) 44.0128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.8059 46.0596 47.3216
February 46.7144 44.3298 45.5158
March 47.5463 44.3719 46.1223
April 48.7317 46.5709 47.0606
May 47.2489 45.0927 46.1576
June 47.1440 43.6829 45.7323
July 44.4169 41.8981 42.7699
August 52.7711 42.0256 43.6912
September 44.4194 42.8440 43.6009
October 46.1371 44.1799 44.9375
November 46.2321 45.6044 45.9052
December 46.9529 45.5347 46.3428