YEARLY HIGH
0.1660 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.1387 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1494 INR

2017 KMF to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.1660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.1387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0273 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1471 to the December average rate of 0.1544, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1660 was up 5.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1566, 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 830 INR
2016 Average 757 INR
Yearly Trough Low 693 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136.40 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1574
0.1388
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF to INR 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 0.1445, compared to 0.1542 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1542

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0140 INR (High: 0.1660 / Low: 0.1520). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 INR (High: 0.1558 / Low: 0.1530).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0140
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1544) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1509), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+2.32%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1544
2016 Avg (August) 0.1509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1486 0.1449 0.1471
February 0.1474 0.1432 0.1448
March 0.1440 0.1404 0.1430
April 0.1429 0.1387 0.1403
May 0.1474 0.1420 0.1447
June 0.1506 0.1461 0.1470
July 0.1543 0.1492 0.1509
August 0.1660 0.1520 0.1544
September 0.1573 0.1538 0.1558
October 0.1571 0.1530 0.1554
November 0.1567 0.1522 0.1546
December 0.1558 0.1530 0.1544