YEARLY HIGH
0.0035 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0030 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0032 SGD

2017 KMF to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.0030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0031 to the December average rate of 0.0032, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0035 was up 8.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0032, 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 18 SGD
2016 Average 16 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 15 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.61 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0033
0.0030
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF to SGD 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 0.0031, compared to 0.0032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0003 SGD (High: 0.0035 / Low: 0.0032). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SGD (High: 0.0033 / Low: 0.0032).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0033) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0030), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+8.07%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0033
2016 Avg (August) 0.0030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0031 0.0031 0.0031
February 0.0031 0.0030 0.0031
March 0.0031 0.0030 0.0031
April 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
May 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
June 0.0032 0.0031 0.0032
July 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
August 0.0035 0.0032 0.0033
September 0.0033 0.0032 0.0033
October 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
November 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
December 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032