YEARLY HIGH
7.9412 MGA
YEARLY LOW
6.5665 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.1625 MGA

2017 KMF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 7.9412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 6.5665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3747 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0914 to the December average rate of 7.7568, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.9412 was up 4.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.6350, 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 39,706 MGA
2016 Average 35,817 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 32,832 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,873.41 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.8509
6.7213
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF to MGA 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 6.9928, compared to 7.3321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9928
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.7059 MGA (High: 7.6409 / Low: 6.9350). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2098 MGA (High: 7.4506 / Low: 7.2408).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7059
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2760 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2760

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 7.7568) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.1409), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6159 (+8.62%).

2017 Avg (December) 7.7568
2016 Avg (December) 7.1409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2533 6.9073 7.0914
February 7.0614 6.5826 6.8155
March 7.1993 6.5665 6.9214
April 7.1798 6.8822 6.9599
May 7.1616 6.9369 7.0265
June 7.3415 6.9975 7.1423
July 7.0979 6.7569 6.9247
August 7.6409 6.9350 7.1543
September 7.3503 7.1264 7.2290
October 7.4506 7.2408 7.3527
November 7.7692 7.4535 7.5749
December 7.9412 7.6040 7.7568