YEARLY HIGH
0.0179 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0143 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0145 USD

2017 KGS to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.0143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0144 to the December average rate of 0.0144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0179 was up 19.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0149, 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 89 USD
2016 Average 72 USD
Yearly Trough Low 72 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.73 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0148
0.0143
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to USD 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 0.0146, compared to 0.0145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0035 USD (High: 0.0179 / Low: 0.0144). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0146 / Low: 0.0146).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0147) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0146), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+1.10%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0147
2016 Avg (August) 0.0146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0145 0.0144 0.0144
February 0.0145 0.0144 0.0144
March 0.0146 0.0144 0.0145
April 0.0149 0.0146 0.0147
May 0.0148 0.0147 0.0147
June 0.0147 0.0145 0.0146
July 0.0146 0.0144 0.0145
August 0.0179 0.0144 0.0147
September 0.0146 0.0146 0.0146
October 0.0146 0.0146 0.0146
November 0.0145 0.0143 0.0144
December 0.0144 0.0143 0.0144