2017 BOB to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.1136 KES

YEARLY LOW

14.6599 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.9048 KES

2017 BOB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 15.1136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 14.6599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4537 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.9931 to the December average rate of 14.9134, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.1136 was up 1.46% compared to the 2016 peak of 14.8961, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 75,568 KES

2016 Average 73,574 KES

Yearly Trough Low 73,300 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,268.47 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

15.0151

14.7513

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 14.9143, compared to 14.8952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0191 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.9143

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.8952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.3108 KES (High: 15.0850 / Low: 14.7743). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1802 KES (High: 14.9475 / Low: 14.7672).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3108

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1802

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 0.1250 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 14.9726) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.7914), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1812 (+1.23%).

2017 Avg (February) 14.9726

2016 Avg (February) 14.7914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.0850	14.7743	14.9931
February	15.1136	14.8475	14.9726
March	14.9867	14.7797	14.8475
April	15.0134	14.7953	14.9019
May	14.9475	14.7672	14.8629
June	15.0212	14.8260	14.9081
July	15.0702	14.8619	14.9369
August	14.9877	14.7101	14.8717
September	14.9359	14.6599	14.7733
October	15.0573	14.8228	14.9577
November	15.0250	14.7894	14.9181
December	15.0457	14.8428	14.9134