YEARLY HIGH
109.8452 KES
YEARLY LOW
100.0595 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
105.0708 KES

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 549,226 KES
2016 Average 515,309 KES
Yearly Trough Low 500,297 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,928.58 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

108.7128
102.0367
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 103.9712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 106.1704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.8631
April Spread (Stable) ±1.6605

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (July) 108.1565
2016 Avg (July) 103.2591

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