2017 AMD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2195 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.2106 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2143 KES

2017 AMD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AMD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 0.2195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 0.2106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2137 to the December average rate of 0.2133, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2195 was up 2.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2143, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,097 KES

2016 Average 1,057 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,053 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.36 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2175

0.2117

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.2134, compared to 0.2152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2134

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0040 KES (High: 0.2195 / Low: 0.2155). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 KES (High: 0.2164 / Low: 0.2144).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.2170) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2126), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+2.09%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.2170

2016 Avg (July) 0.2126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2146	0.2118	0.2137
February	0.2150	0.2114	0.2130
March	0.2137	0.2106	0.2122
April	0.2143	0.2123	0.2131
May	0.2151	0.2122	0.2135
June	0.2173	0.2136	0.2150
July	0.2195	0.2155	0.2170
August	0.2184	0.2144	0.2165
September	0.2166	0.2140	0.2155
October	0.2164	0.2144	0.2152
November	0.2151	0.2124	0.2136
December	0.2146	0.2119	0.2133