2017 BRL to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

33.8783 KES

YEARLY LOW

30.6613 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

32.4080 KES

2017 BRL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 33.8783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 30.6613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2171 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.4559 to the December average rate of 31.2687, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 33.8783 was up 4.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 32.5281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 846,959 KES

2016 Average 732,089 KES

Yearly Trough Low 766,532 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,426.69 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

33.5771

31.0589

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 32.5410, compared to 32.2750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.5410

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.2750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 2.7047 KES (High: 33.3659 / Low: 30.6613). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8128 KES (High: 33.8783 / Low: 33.0655).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.7047

February Spread (Stable) ±0.8128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.8134 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 33.3673) against the same month in 2016 (average: 25.6853), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6820 (+29.91%).

2017 Avg (February) 33.3673

2016 Avg (February) 25.6853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	33.2603	31.1931	32.4559
February	33.8783	33.0655	33.3673
March	33.5986	32.1369	32.9143
April	33.3260	32.4526	32.9020
May	33.3659	30.6613	32.2098
June	31.8281	31.0078	31.3965
July	33.3022	31.3227	32.4402
August	33.3544	32.4889	32.8298
September	33.3312	32.3902	32.9417
October	32.9224	31.5311	32.4327
November	32.1802	31.2966	31.7373
December	31.8176	30.7995	31.2687