YEARLY HIGH
0.5111 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.4034 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4167 UYU

2017 KGS to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.5111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.4034.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1077 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4123 to the December average rate of 0.4150, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5111 was up 9.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4660, 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 2,555 UYU
2016 Average 2,156 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 2,017 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 538.42 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4309
0.4070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to UYU 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 0.4128, compared to 0.4207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4128
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1020 UYU (High: 0.5111 / Low: 0.4091). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 UYU (High: 0.4169 / Low: 0.4123).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1020
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.4217) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4221), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.09%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.4217
2016 Avg (August) 0.4221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4237 0.4064 0.4123
February 0.4119 0.4034 0.4090
March 0.4181 0.4054 0.4092
April 0.4230 0.4157 0.4183
May 0.4168 0.4113 0.4144
June 0.4172 0.4096 0.4138
July 0.4175 0.4075 0.4137
August 0.5111 0.4091 0.4217
September 0.4275 0.4198 0.4221
October 0.4334 0.4249 0.4289
November 0.4270 0.4133 0.4225
December 0.4169 0.4123 0.4150