2017 KGS to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 KGS to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the KGS to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 10.3368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 8.2433.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0935 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3321 to the December average rate of 8.3309, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.3368 was up 14.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.0124, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
KGS to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.4285, compared to 8.4190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0095 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 2.0254 SOS (High: 10.3368 / Low: 8.3114). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1079 SOS (High: 8.4202 / Low: 8.3123).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0991 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 8.5265) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.4889), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0376 (+0.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.4157 | 8.2761 | 8.3321 |
| February | 8.4202 | 8.3123 | 8.3607 |
| March | 8.4826 | 8.2645 | 8.3659 |
| April | 8.6373 | 8.4279 | 8.5209 |
| May | 8.6590 | 8.4778 | 8.5362 |
| June | 8.5862 | 8.3507 | 8.4551 |
| July | 8.4895 | 8.2634 | 8.3560 |
| August | 10.3368 | 8.3114 | 8.5265 |
| September | 8.6074 | 8.3965 | 8.4759 |
| October | 8.5608 | 8.4094 | 8.4588 |
| November | 8.5225 | 8.2493 | 8.3658 |
| December | 8.5180 | 8.2433 | 8.3309 |