YEARLY HIGH
1.8733 KMF
YEARLY LOW
1.5459 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7449 KMF

2017 YER to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.8733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 1.5459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3275 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8499 to the December average rate of 1.6619, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8733 was down 11.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1239, 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 9,367 KMF
2016 Average 9,266 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 7,729 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,637.37 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8698
1.6318
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 1.8187, compared to 1.6711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1346 KMF (High: 1.6804 / Low: 1.5459). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0333 KMF (High: 1.6739 / Low: 1.6406).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1346
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0333

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 0.0588 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0588

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.8499) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1006), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2507 (-11.93%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.8499
2016 Avg (January) 2.1006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8733 1.8224 1.8499
February 1.8664 1.8268 1.8494
March 1.8713 1.8115 1.8430
April 1.8579 1.8006 1.8380
May 1.8116 1.7515 1.7793
June 1.7669 1.7192 1.7524
July 1.7344 1.6619 1.7068
August 1.6804 1.5459 1.6569
September 1.6746 1.6336 1.6516
October 1.6962 1.6590 1.6725
November 1.6973 1.6492 1.6768
December 1.6739 1.6406 1.6619