2017 BBD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

52.2247 KES

YEARLY LOW

50.9150 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.7000 KES

2017 BBD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 52.2247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 50.9150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3097 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.8591 to the December average rate of 51.5485, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 52.2247 was up 1.46% compared to the 2016 peak of 51.4735, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 261,123 KES

2016 Average 253,740 KES

Yearly Trough Low 254,575 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,548.41 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

51.9676

51.3488

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 51.6828, compared to 51.7171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.6828

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.7171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.3043 KES (High: 52.2247 / Low: 50.9204). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1761 KES (High: 52.0025 / Low: 51.8264).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3043

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1761

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 0.4188 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 51.8591) against the same month in 2016 (average: 51.1747), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6844 (+1.34%).

2017 Avg (January) 51.8591

2016 Avg (January) 51.1747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	52.2247	50.9204	51.8591
February	52.1770	51.4525	51.8192
March	51.6175	50.9150	51.4004
April	51.8452	51.4834	51.6804
May	51.6900	51.4739	51.6062
June	51.8528	51.3419	51.7315
July	52.0025	51.8264	51.9161
August	51.9650	51.4500	51.7623
September	51.7175	51.3725	51.5716
October	51.9333	51.5950	51.7192
November	51.8725	51.5250	51.7851
December	51.7726	51.3889	51.5485