2017 KGS to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1193 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.0920 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0965 SDG

2017 KGS to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.1193. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.0920.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0273 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0928 to the December average rate of 0.0967, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1193 was up 25.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0947, 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 596 SDG

2016 Average 441 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 460 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 136.48 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0990

0.0922

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to SDG 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 0.0959, compared to 0.0971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0959

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0234 SDG (High: 0.1193 / Low: 0.0959). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SDG (High: 0.0978 / Low: 0.0972).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0234

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0983) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0886), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0097 (+10.95%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0983

2016 Avg (August) 0.0886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0942	0.0920	0.0928
February	0.0967	0.0920	0.0931
March	0.0977	0.0921	0.0952
April	0.0996	0.0972	0.0983
May	0.0993	0.0979	0.0985
June	0.0982	0.0964	0.0974
July	0.0975	0.0956	0.0964
August	0.1193	0.0959	0.0983
September	0.0979	0.0971	0.0975
October	0.0978	0.0972	0.0975
November	0.0973	0.0953	0.0964
December	0.1013	0.0953	0.0967