2017 ARS to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 ARS to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the ARS to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 6.8362. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 5.3853.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4509 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5295 to the December average rate of 5.8206, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.8362 was down 13.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.9045, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
ARS to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 6.5916, compared to 5.9417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6499 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.6009 KES (High: 5.9862 / Low: 5.3853). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0992 KES (High: 5.9722 / Low: 5.8730).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3772 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 6.7391) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.0357), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2966 (-4.22%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.5754 | 6.4292 | 6.5295 |
| February | 6.7437 | 6.5775 | 6.6546 |
| March | 6.6952 | 6.5664 | 6.6246 |
| April | 6.8362 | 6.6710 | 6.7391 |
| May | 6.7489 | 6.3832 | 6.5738 |
| June | 6.5109 | 6.2353 | 6.4279 |
| July | 6.2965 | 5.8385 | 6.0507 |
| August | 6.0776 | 5.8632 | 5.9431 |
| September | 6.0725 | 5.8834 | 5.9855 |
| October | 5.9618 | 5.8604 | 5.9266 |
| November | 5.9722 | 5.8730 | 5.9238 |
| December | 5.9862 | 5.3853 | 5.8206 |