YEARLY HIGH
0.9198 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.7124 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7329 PHP

2017 KGS to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.9198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.7124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2073 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7173 to the December average rate of 0.7223, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9198 was up 26.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7245, 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 4,599 PHP
2016 Average 3,400 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 3,562 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,036.62 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7544
0.7139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to PHP 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 0.7268, compared to 0.7390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1948 PHP (High: 0.9198 / Low: 0.7249). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 PHP (High: 0.7202 / Low: 0.7124).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1948
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.7510) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6795), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0716 (+10.53%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.7510
2016 Avg (August) 0.6795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7202 0.7124 0.7173
February 0.7301 0.7141 0.7219
March 0.7321 0.7222 0.7269
April 0.7454 0.7221 0.7324
May 0.7432 0.7303 0.7349
June 0.7338 0.7222 0.7277
July 0.7400 0.7252 0.7318
August 0.9198 0.7249 0.7510
September 0.7478 0.7397 0.7437
October 0.7588 0.7419 0.7499
November 0.7497 0.7210 0.7353
December 0.7274 0.7190 0.7223