YEARLY HIGH
0.0580 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0462 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0474 PEN

2017 KGS to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.0462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0118 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0481 to the December average rate of 0.0466, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0580 was up 15.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0501, 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 290 PEN
2016 Average 241 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 231 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.80 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0484
0.0464
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to PEN 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 0.0477, compared to 0.0472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0112 PEN (High: 0.0580 / Low: 0.0468). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 PEN (High: 0.0487 / Low: 0.0480).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0478) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0486), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-1.67%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0478
2016 Avg (August) 0.0486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0491 0.0472 0.0481
February 0.0474 0.0467 0.0471
March 0.0477 0.0468 0.0472
April 0.0484 0.0474 0.0478
May 0.0487 0.0480 0.0483
June 0.0481 0.0469 0.0477
July 0.0474 0.0466 0.0469
August 0.0580 0.0468 0.0478
September 0.0478 0.0471 0.0474
October 0.0479 0.0472 0.0475
November 0.0494 0.0462 0.0469
December 0.0472 0.0463 0.0466