2017 BZD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

52.1515 KES

YEARLY LOW

50.7271 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.4137 KES

2017 BZD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BZD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 52.1515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 50.7271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4244 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.6166 to the December average rate of 51.2821, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 52.1515 was up 1.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 51.4910, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 260,758 KES

2016 Average 253,896 KES

Yearly Trough Low 253,635 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,122.14 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

51.6823

51.0702

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 51.4370, compared to 51.3904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.4370

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.3904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.2097 KES (High: 52.0036 / Low: 50.7939). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3107 KES (High: 51.4467 / Low: 51.1360).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2097

December Spread (Stable) ±0.3107

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 0.3602 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3602

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 51.6313) against the same month in 2016 (average: 50.6497), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9817 (+1.94%).

2017 Avg (July) 51.6313

2016 Avg (July) 50.6497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	52.0036	50.7939	51.6166
February	51.9568	51.1890	51.5511
March	51.6710	50.9573	51.1910
April	51.6080	51.1028	51.3767
May	51.6801	51.1068	51.3696
June	51.7232	51.2638	51.5172
July	52.1515	51.4221	51.6313
August	51.7883	50.9002	51.4117
September	51.4043	50.7271	51.1212
October	51.6549	51.0484	51.3626
November	51.7120	51.2690	51.5336
December	51.4467	51.1360	51.2821