YEARLY HIGH
3.7540 MGA
YEARLY LOW
3.2210 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4702 MGA

2017 KPW to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KPW to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 3.7540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 3.2210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5330 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6463 to the December average rate of 3.5848, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.7540 was down 0.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.7679, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KPW based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,770 MGA
2016 Average 17,653 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 16,105 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,664.97 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.6823
3.2510
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 3.5339, compared to 3.4065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5339
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.2502 MGA (High: 3.6603 / Low: 3.4101). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0784 MGA (High: 3.5808 / Low: 3.5024).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2502
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0784

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1938 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1938

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.6463) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.5676), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0787 (+2.21%).

2017 Avg (January) 3.6463
2016 Avg (January) 3.5676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7540 3.5395 3.6463
February 3.5875 3.4059 3.5019
March 3.6603 3.4101 3.5407
April 3.6436 3.5135 3.5570
May 3.5536 3.4024 3.4769
June 3.5823 3.3551 3.4808
July 3.4193 3.2210 3.2869
August 3.3287 3.2278 3.2944
September 3.3848 3.2610 3.3207
October 3.5151 3.3667 3.4205
November 3.5808 3.5024 3.5318
December 3.6248 3.5282 3.5848