YEARLY HIGH
0.5941 THB
YEARLY LOW
0.4661 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4936 THB

2017 KGS to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.5941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.4661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1280 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5113 to the December average rate of 0.4687, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5941 was up 13.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5252, 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 2,970 THB
2016 Average 2,526 THB
Yearly Trough Low 2,330 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 640.04 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5156
0.4644
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to THB 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 0.5055, compared to 0.4817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1150 THB (High: 0.5941 / Low: 0.4791). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 THB (High: 0.5085 / Low: 0.5027).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1150
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.4900) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5063), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0163 (-3.22%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.4900
2016 Avg (August) 0.5063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5188 0.5068 0.5113
February 0.5085 0.5027 0.5055
March 0.5119 0.4997 0.5048
April 0.5151 0.5010 0.5067
May 0.5143 0.5004 0.5080
June 0.5016 0.4908 0.4962
July 0.4906 0.4843 0.4875
August 0.5941 0.4791 0.4900
September 0.4890 0.4816 0.4838
October 0.4888 0.4828 0.4851
November 0.4820 0.4673 0.4754
December 0.4730 0.4661 0.4687