YEARLY HIGH
0.2787 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.2238 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2748 KGS

2017 YER to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.2787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.2238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0549 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2772 to the December average rate of 0.2782, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2787 was down 21.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3537, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,394 KGS
2016 Average 1,464 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 1,119 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 274.43 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2789
0.2701
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.2745, compared to 0.2751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2745
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0534 KGS (High: 0.2772 / Low: 0.2238). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 KGS (High: 0.2744 / Low: 0.2734).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0534
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2782) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2768), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+0.47%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2782
2016 Avg (December) 0.2768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2779 0.2764 0.2772
February 0.2777 0.2763 0.2769
March 0.2782 0.2740 0.2765
April 0.2739 0.2682 0.2718
May 0.2719 0.2697 0.2709
June 0.2761 0.2720 0.2737
July 0.2782 0.2736 0.2763
August 0.2772 0.2238 0.2719
September 0.2744 0.2734 0.2738
October 0.2742 0.2730 0.2737
November 0.2785 0.2746 0.2767
December 0.2787 0.2766 0.2782