YEARLY HIGH
53.9567 STD
YEARLY LOW
49.0823 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.7820 STD

2017 KMF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 53.9567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 49.0823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8744 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.8691 to the December average rate of 49.7307, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 53.9567 was up 5.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 51.3786, 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 269,784 STD
2016 Average 249,583 STD
Yearly Trough Low 245,411 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,372.07 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

50.1096
49.5197
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF to STD 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 49.7935, compared to 49.7705 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.7935
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.7705

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 4.4858 STD (High: 53.9567 / Low: 49.4709). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4385 STD (High: 49.9240 / Low: 49.4855).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.4858
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4385

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3145 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 50.0605) against the same month in 2016 (average: 49.2749), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7855 (+1.59%).

2017 Avg (August) 50.0605
2016 Avg (August) 49.2749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.3602 49.6022 49.8691
February 50.0059 49.5479 49.7809
March 49.9648 49.4781 49.7603
April 49.9469 49.2805 49.7466
May 50.1958 49.6385 49.8277
June 50.1383 49.3761 49.7765
July 50.1121 49.4011 49.7668
August 53.9567 49.4709 50.0605
September 50.1219 49.4696 49.7460
October 50.1927 49.3487 49.7500
November 49.9209 49.0823 49.5688
December 49.9240 49.4855 49.7307