YEARLY HIGH
0.5424 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.4271 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4426 TWD

2017 KGS to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.5424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1153 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4575 to the December average rate of 0.4302, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5424 was up 12.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4824, 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 2,712 TWD
2016 Average 2,308 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 2,136 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 576.37 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4602
0.4275
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to TWD 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 0.4466, compared to 0.4387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1069 TWD (High: 0.5424 / Low: 0.4355). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 TWD (High: 0.4317 / Low: 0.4271).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1069
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.4459) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4601), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0142 (-3.10%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.4459
2016 Avg (August) 0.4601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4689 0.4510 0.4575
February 0.4528 0.4433 0.4458
March 0.4487 0.4390 0.4437
April 0.4500 0.4424 0.4466
May 0.4476 0.4419 0.4444
June 0.4444 0.4396 0.4417
July 0.4433 0.4366 0.4399
August 0.5424 0.4355 0.4459
September 0.4436 0.4377 0.4396
October 0.4444 0.4396 0.4418
November 0.4389 0.4302 0.4347
December 0.4317 0.4271 0.4302