2017 CHF to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 CHF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the CHF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 109.8452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 100.0595.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7857 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 102.9293 to the December average rate of 104.5241, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 109.8452 was up 3.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 106.1134, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
CHF 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 103.9712, compared to 106.1704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1992 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 4.8631 KES (High: 104.9226 / Low: 100.0595). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6605 KES (High: 104.1129 / Low: 102.4524).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.9101 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 108.1565) against the same month in 2016 (average: 103.2591), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8973 (+4.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 104.9226 | 100.0595 | 102.9293 |
| February | 104.7314 | 102.2268 | 103.4383 |
| March | 104.2808 | 101.0383 | 102.5930 |
| April | 104.1129 | 102.4524 | 103.2664 |
| May | 106.7274 | 102.2048 | 104.7282 |
| June | 108.4617 | 105.9894 | 106.8720 |
| July | 109.8452 | 107.2702 | 108.1565 |
| August | 108.3444 | 106.5512 | 107.2966 |
| September | 108.9563 | 106.3630 | 107.2369 |
| October | 107.2061 | 103.9063 | 105.3268 |
| November | 105.5984 | 103.4414 | 104.4815 |
| December | 105.9423 | 103.4243 | 104.5241 |