YEARLY HIGH
0.2053 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1691 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1900 SCR

2016 KGS to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.2053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.1691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0362 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1724 to the December average rate of 0.1933, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2053 was down 14.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2407, 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 1,027 SCR
2015 Average 1,041 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 846 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.03 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1978
0.1701
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to SCR 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 0.1863, compared to 0.1937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1863
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0184 SCR (High: 0.2053 / Low: 0.1870). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 SCR (High: 0.1957 / Low: 0.1904).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0184
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.1948) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2156), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0208 (-9.63%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.1948
2015 Avg (April) 0.2156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1804 0.1691 0.1724
February 0.1906 0.1724 0.1790
March 0.1931 0.1782 0.1839
April 0.2053 0.1870 0.1948
May 0.2018 0.1910 0.1950
June 0.1981 0.1874 0.1929
July 0.2001 0.1896 0.1955
August 0.1958 0.1902 0.1929
September 0.1962 0.1903 0.1928
October 0.1963 0.1906 0.1940
November 0.1957 0.1904 0.1935
December 0.1954 0.1899 0.1933