YEARLY HIGH
0.0201 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0166 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0179 SBD

2017 KMF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.0166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0170 to the December average rate of 0.0187, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0201 was up 7.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0187, 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 100 SBD
2016 Average 89 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 83 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.32 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0190
0.0166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF to SBD 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 0.0172, compared to 0.0186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0018 SBD (High: 0.0201 / Low: 0.0183). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SBD (High: 0.0189 / Low: 0.0186).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0187) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0176), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+5.94%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0187
2016 Avg (August) 0.0176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0172 0.0168 0.0170
February 0.0171 0.0167 0.0168
March 0.0171 0.0166 0.0169
April 0.0174 0.0167 0.0170
May 0.0181 0.0173 0.0177
June 0.0183 0.0177 0.0180
July 0.0187 0.0181 0.0183
August 0.0201 0.0183 0.0187
September 0.0190 0.0186 0.0188
October 0.0188 0.0184 0.0187
November 0.0191 0.0183 0.0187
December 0.0189 0.0186 0.0187