YEARLY HIGH
98.9635 KGS
YEARLY LOW
78.7823 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
95.3526 KGS

2017 XDR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 98.9635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 78.7823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.1812 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 93.7163 to the December average rate of 98.5550, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 98.9635 was down 6.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 106.0678, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 494,817 KGS
2016 Average 486,027 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 393,911 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100,905.93 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

99.1513
91.9959
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to KGS 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 93.6184, compared to 97.0868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4684 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 93.6184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 97.0868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 19.3003 KGS (High: 98.0826 / Low: 78.7823). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6189 KGS (High: 98.9147 / Low: 98.2958).

August Spread (Volatile) ±19.3003
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.9957 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9957

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 97.5073) against the same month in 2016 (average: 94.2041), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3032 (+3.51%).

2017 Avg (November) 97.5073
2016 Avg (November) 94.2041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 94.4757 92.5160 93.7163
February 94.4984 93.2047 93.8486
March 94.3181 93.0472 93.5879
April 93.0223 91.8541 92.5921
May 94.1976 92.4203 93.2263
June 96.1691 94.2425 94.7391
July 96.9708 96.0620 96.5045
August 98.0826 78.7823 96.0108
September 98.0580 96.5340 97.3942
October 97.0167 96.0946 96.5490
November 98.9635 96.4122 97.5073
December 98.9147 98.2958 98.5550