YEARLY HIGH
134.1522 SLL
YEARLY LOW
79.1071 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
108.7501 SLL

2017 KGS to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 134.1522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 79.1071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.0450 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.4513 to the December average rate of 109.8388, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 134.1522 was up 61.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 83.2031, 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 670,761 SLL
2016 Average 346,326 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 395,536 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 275,225.14 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

112.7216
98.2449
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to SLL 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 107.2959, compared to 110.2043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 107.2959
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 110.2043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 28.4584 SLL (High: 107.5655 / Low: 79.1071). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9745 SLL (High: 110.7632 / Low: 109.7887).

January Spread (Volatile) ±28.4584
May Spread (Stable) ±0.9745

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 1.1841 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 110.9282) against the same month in 2016 (average: 81.0229), the exchange rate shifted by +29.9053 (+36.91%).

2017 Avg (August) 110.9282
2016 Avg (August) 81.0229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 107.5655 79.1071 99.4513
February 107.9896 105.7771 106.9470
March 109.0467 104.5773 107.6338
April 111.3644 109.0532 109.9006
May 110.7632 109.7887 110.2661
June 110.5351 107.6483 109.5768
July 109.8854 107.1572 108.4777
August 134.1522 108.1003 110.9282
September 110.9158 109.5777 110.1347
October 112.1025 110.7680 111.5152
November 111.1992 109.1384 110.3311
December 110.5573 109.1305 109.8388