YEARLY HIGH
0.4599 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.3793 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4104 DJF

2017 KMF to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.4599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.3793.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0806 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3862 to the December average rate of 0.4298, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4599 was up 10.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KMF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,300 DJF
2016 Average 2,003 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 1,897 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 402.84 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4370
0.3816
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF to DJF 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 0.3933, compared to 0.4275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0360 DJF (High: 0.4599 / Low: 0.4239). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 DJF (High: 0.3914 / Low: 0.3835).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0360
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.4308) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3998), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0310 (+7.75%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.4308
2016 Avg (August) 0.3998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3927 0.3793 0.3862
February 0.3914 0.3835 0.3869
March 0.3947 0.3825 0.3885
April 0.3963 0.3849 0.3887
May 0.4083 0.3943 0.4017
June 0.4154 0.4046 0.4077
July 0.4293 0.4113 0.4184
August 0.4599 0.4239 0.4308
September 0.4371 0.4266 0.4324
October 0.4310 0.4210 0.4272
November 0.4336 0.4212 0.4262
December 0.4348 0.4265 0.4298