2017 CAD to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 CAD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the CAD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 85.2844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 74.9185.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3659 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.5216 to the December average rate of 80.8176, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 85.2844 was up 5.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 80.6606, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
CAD to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 77.4975, compared to 81.9887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4912 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 3.8970 KES (High: 79.9635 / Low: 76.0666). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4267 KES (High: 77.3924 / Low: 75.9658).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.2605 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 83.8952) against the same month in 2016 (average: 77.3384), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5568 (+8.48%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79.6127 | 76.1988 | 78.5216 |
| February | 79.8001 | 77.2959 | 79.0743 |
| March | 77.3924 | 75.9658 | 76.8138 |
| April | 78.0674 | 75.5612 | 76.9133 |
| May | 76.9968 | 74.9185 | 75.9172 |
| June | 79.9635 | 76.0666 | 77.7446 |
| July | 83.6291 | 79.7718 | 81.7876 |
| August | 82.8136 | 81.3463 | 82.1333 |
| September | 85.2844 | 82.7237 | 83.8952 |
| October | 83.2179 | 80.4113 | 82.1144 |
| November | 81.7816 | 79.9246 | 81.1838 |
| December | 82.2020 | 80.0128 | 80.8176 |