YEARLY HIGH
28.3215 KES
YEARLY LOW
27.7264 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.1515 KES

2017 AED to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AED to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 28.3215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 27.7264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5950 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.2432 to the December average rate of 28.0697, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 28.3215 was up 1.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 28.0290, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 141,607 KES
2016 Average 138,182 KES
Yearly Trough Low 138,632 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,975.16 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

28.2969
27.9612
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to KES 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 28.1421, compared to 28.1609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.1421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.1609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.4302 KES (High: 28.3215 / Low: 27.8913). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0964 KES (High: 28.3162 / Low: 28.2199).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4302
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0964

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2215 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 28.2432) against the same month in 2016 (average: 27.8663), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3768 (+1.35%).

2017 Avg (January) 28.2432
2016 Avg (January) 27.8663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.3215 27.8913 28.2432
February 28.2878 28.0196 28.2107
March 28.1063 27.7264 27.9892
April 28.2313 28.0342 28.1407
May 28.1467 28.0275 28.1005
June 28.2344 27.9565 28.1686
July 28.3162 28.2199 28.2689
August 28.2959 28.0160 28.1850
September 28.1602 27.9729 28.0814
October 28.2787 28.0935 28.1619
November 28.2461 28.0576 28.1983
December 28.1918 27.9849 28.0697