2017 BGN to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

63.4756 KES

YEARLY LOW

54.7128 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

59.7311 KES

2017 BGN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 63.4756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 54.7128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7628 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.3821 to the December average rate of 62.4344, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 63.4756 was up 6.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 59.4965, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 317,378 KES

2016 Average 287,202 KES

Yearly Trough Low 273,564 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,813.95 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

63.5067

55.5333

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 57.2245, compared to 62.2377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.2245

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.2377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 2.7208 KES (High: 62.8893 / Low: 60.1685). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0949 KES (High: 62.6903 / Low: 61.5954).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.7208

October Spread (Stable) ±1.0949

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6961 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6961

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 62.8422) against the same month in 2016 (average: 58.0160), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8262 (+8.32%).

2017 Avg (September) 62.8422

2016 Avg (September) 58.0160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	57.2746	54.7128	56.3821
February	57.2753	55.6285	56.3830
March	57.0910	55.2838	56.1978
April	57.7140	56.0180	56.5959
May	59.3632	57.2740	58.3748
June	60.6218	58.9004	59.4134
July	62.8893	60.1685	61.2402
August	63.2243	61.9993	62.5685
September	63.4756	62.1054	62.8422
October	62.6903	61.5954	62.1461
November	63.0032	61.3862	62.1948
December	63.3153	61.8460	62.4344