2017 AOA to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6272 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.6138 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6232 KES

2017 AOA to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AOA to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.6272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.6138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0135 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6253 to the December average rate of 0.6214, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6272 was down 17.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7586, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,136 KES

2016 Average 3,120 KES

Yearly Trough Low 3,069 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.36 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6265

0.6190

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.6230, compared to 0.6234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6230

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0095 KES (High: 0.6270 / Low: 0.6175). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 KES (High: 0.6272 / Low: 0.6247).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.6259) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6118), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0142 (+2.31%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.6259

2016 Avg (July) 0.6118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6270	0.6175	0.6253
February	0.6263	0.6203	0.6246
March	0.6222	0.6138	0.6196
April	0.6250	0.6206	0.6230
May	0.6231	0.6205	0.6221
June	0.6250	0.6189	0.6236
July	0.6272	0.6247	0.6259
August	0.6264	0.6202	0.6239
September	0.6234	0.6192	0.6216
October	0.6260	0.6219	0.6234
November	0.6253	0.6211	0.6242
December	0.6241	0.6194	0.6214