2017 BMD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

104.0218 KES

YEARLY LOW

101.8300 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

103.3996 KES

2017 BMD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BMD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 104.0218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 101.8300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1918 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 103.7377 to the December average rate of 103.0970, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 104.0218 was up 1.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 102.9469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 520,109 KES

2016 Average 507,540 KES

Yearly Trough Low 509,150 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,959.06 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

103.9353

102.6976

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 103.3649, compared to 103.4343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0694 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 103.3649

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 103.4343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.5802 KES (High: 104.0218 / Low: 102.4417). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3523 KES (High: 104.0050 / Low: 103.6527).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.5802

July Spread (Stable) ±0.3523

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 0.8139 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 103.7377) against the same month in 2016 (average: 102.3495), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3882 (+1.36%).

2017 Avg (January) 103.7377

2016 Avg (January) 102.3495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	104.0218	102.4417	103.7377
February	103.9000	102.9050	103.6146
March	103.2350	101.8300	102.8008
April	103.6905	102.9667	103.3608
May	103.3800	102.9478	103.2123
June	103.7055	102.6838	103.4630
July	104.0050	103.6527	103.8322
August	103.9300	102.9000	103.5246
September	103.4350	102.7450	103.1432
October	103.8666	103.1900	103.4383
November	103.7450	103.0500	103.5703
December	103.5452	102.7778	103.0970