2017 AZN to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

62.2525 KES

YEARLY LOW

53.2331 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

60.1550 KES

2017 AZN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 62.2525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 53.2331.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0194 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.9965 to the December average rate of 60.7473, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 62.2525 was down 8.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 67.8460, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 311,262 KES

2016 Average 317,056 KES

Yearly Trough Low 266,165 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,097.00 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

62.0712

55.4442

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 59.2783, compared to 61.0317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7534 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.2783

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.0317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 5.3739 KES (High: 58.6070 / Low: 53.2331). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4092 KES (High: 61.0804 / Low: 60.6712).

February Spread (Volatile) ±5.3739

November Spread (Stable) ±0.4092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3882 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3882

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 61.3176) against the same month in 2016 (average: 66.7566), the exchange rate shifted by -5.4391 (-8.15%).

2017 Avg (April) 61.3176

2016 Avg (April) 66.7566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	57.6123	53.2703	55.9965
February	58.6070	53.2331	56.7941
March	60.5484	57.1276	59.2292
April	62.2525	60.0389	61.3176
May	61.5308	60.7559	61.2519
June	61.4767	60.8174	61.0805
July	61.6879	60.9971	61.5190
August	61.6649	60.5294	61.1308
September	61.3604	60.4382	60.7940
October	61.6328	60.7029	61.0306
November	61.0804	60.6712	60.9685
December	61.2875	60.4575	60.7473