YEARLY HIGH
0.2415 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1862 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1976 SCR

2017 KGS to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.2415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.1862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0553 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1929 to the December average rate of 0.2001, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2415 was up 17.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2053, 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 1,207 SCR
2016 Average 950 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 931 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 276.28 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2008
0.1922
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 0.1961, compared to 0.1991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0513 SCR (High: 0.2415 / Low: 0.1902). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 SCR (High: 0.2021 / Low: 0.1967).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0513
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2001) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1929), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0071 (+3.69%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2001
2016 Avg (August) 0.1929

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1960 0.1862 0.1929
February 0.1969 0.1898 0.1942
March 0.1985 0.1875 0.1949
April 0.2032 0.1909 0.1982
May 0.2021 0.1967 0.1998
June 0.2031 0.1915 0.1966
July 0.1985 0.1890 0.1957
August 0.2415 0.1902 0.2001
September 0.2008 0.1950 0.1988
October 0.2051 0.1951 0.2000
November 0.2050 0.1896 0.1996
December 0.2024 0.1924 0.2001