YEARLY HIGH
2.1070 KES
YEARLY LOW
1.9952 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0526 KES

2017 PHP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2.1070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 1.9952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1118 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0854 to the December average rate of 2.0502, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1070 was down 4.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.2057, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 526,738 KES
2016 Average 534,603 KES
Yearly Trough Low 498,788 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,949.29 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

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PHP 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 2.0712, compared to 2.0341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0620 KES (High: 2.0666 / Low: 2.0046). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 KES (High: 2.0591 / Low: 2.0398).

August Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0620
July Spread (Stable) Âą0.0193

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0259 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.0854) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1540), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0686 (-3.19%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.0854
2016 Avg (January) 2.1540

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Month High Low Average
January 2.1070 2.0606 2.0854
February 2.0929 2.0473 2.0727
March 2.0606 2.0361 2.0469
April 2.1044 2.0524 2.0748
May 2.0830 2.0593 2.0716
June 2.0952 2.0505 2.0755
July 2.0591 2.0398 2.0515
August 2.0666 2.0046 2.0319
September 2.0393 2.0082 2.0234
October 2.0394 1.9952 2.0135
November 2.0564 2.0123 2.0344
December 2.0726 2.0288 2.0502