YEARLY HIGH
0.3122 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.2566 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2894 KMF

2017 LBP to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LBP to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 0.3122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.2566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0556 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3069 to the December average rate of 0.2744, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3122 was down 0.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,561 KMF
2016 Average 1,470 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,283 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 277.95 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3102
0.2707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to KMF 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 0.3018, compared to 0.2770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2770

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0227 KMF (High: 0.2793 / Low: 0.2566). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 KMF (High: 0.2782 / Low: 0.2718).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0227
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.3061) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2933), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0128 (+4.36%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.3061
2016 Avg (March) 0.2933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3120 0.3023 0.3069
February 0.3102 0.3026 0.3066
March 0.3122 0.3013 0.3061
April 0.3076 0.2981 0.3048
May 0.3008 0.2902 0.2952
June 0.2935 0.2863 0.2911
July 0.2887 0.2765 0.2840
August 0.2793 0.2566 0.2753
September 0.2779 0.2696 0.2740
October 0.2801 0.2730 0.2771
November 0.2814 0.2708 0.2773
December 0.2782 0.2718 0.2744