2017 CNY to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 CNY to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the CNY to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 15.9270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 14.7511.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1760 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0392 to the December average rate of 15.6400, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.9270 was up 0.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.7748, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
CNY 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 15.0371, compared to 15.5745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5375 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.4435 KES (High: 15.1945 / Low: 14.7511). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1466 KES (High: 15.1306 / Low: 14.9840).
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 0.1613 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 15.7036) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.1722), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5314 (+3.50%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.1945 | 14.7511 | 15.0392 |
| February | 15.1306 | 14.9840 | 15.0747 |
| March | 15.0119 | 14.7647 | 14.9133 |
| April | 15.2196 | 14.9344 | 15.0069 |
| May | 15.1714 | 14.9319 | 14.9937 |
| June | 15.2942 | 15.0716 | 15.1945 |
| July | 15.4479 | 15.2428 | 15.3380 |
| August | 15.6785 | 15.3622 | 15.5204 |
| September | 15.9270 | 15.4912 | 15.7036 |
| October | 15.7052 | 15.5092 | 15.6051 |
| November | 15.7864 | 15.5653 | 15.6401 |
| December | 15.8632 | 15.5243 | 15.6400 |