2017 AFN to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5705 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.4804 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5223 KES

2017 AFN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.5705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 1.4804.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0902 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5544 to the December average rate of 1.4892, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5705 was up 0.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5576, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,853 KES

2016 Average 7,490 KES

Yearly Trough Low 7,402 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 451.00 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5609

1.4827

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 1.5362, compared to 1.5084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5362

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0406 KES (High: 1.5705 / Low: 1.5299). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 KES (High: 1.5202 / Low: 1.5088).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0406

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0194 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.5544) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4922), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0622 (+4.17%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.5544

2016 Avg (January) 1.4922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5705	1.5299	1.5544
February	1.5603	1.5405	1.5509
March	1.5509	1.5310	1.5414
April	1.5503	1.5222	1.5328
May	1.5310	1.5076	1.5181
June	1.5333	1.5054	1.5194
July	1.5334	1.5138	1.5214
August	1.5259	1.4988	1.5125
September	1.5120	1.4976	1.5043
October	1.5202	1.5088	1.5145
November	1.5173	1.5017	1.5087
December	1.5015	1.4804	1.4892