2017 BWP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.5115 KES

YEARLY LOW

9.5563 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.9978 KES

2017 BWP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 10.5115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 9.5563.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9552 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7992 to the December average rate of 10.1544, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.5115 was up 6.71% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.8502, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52,557 KES

2016 Average 46,631 KES

Yearly Trough Low 47,781 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,776.13 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.1899

9.7637

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 9.9291, compared to 10.0665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9291

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.5745 KES (High: 10.5115 / Low: 9.9370). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1447 KES (High: 10.2213 / Low: 10.0766).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5745

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1447

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1841 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 10.1544) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.5142), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6402 (+6.73%).

2017 Avg (December) 10.1544

2016 Avg (December) 9.5142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.9409	9.5563	9.7992
February	10.0057	9.8207	9.9129
March	10.1905	9.7832	9.9472
April	10.0364	9.6712	9.8281
May	10.1095	9.7570	9.9519
June	10.2100	10.0281	10.1351
July	10.3173	9.9832	10.1451
August	10.2213	10.0766	10.1387
September	10.3008	9.9615	10.1480
October	10.0877	9.8022	9.9639
November	9.9962	9.7282	9.8487
December	10.5115	9.9370	10.1544