2017 COP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0367 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0335 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0351 KES

2017 COP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the COP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.0367. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 0.0335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0353 to the December average rate of 0.0345, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0367 was up 3.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0355, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 183,470 KES

2016 Average 166,644 KES

Yearly Trough Low 167,539 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,931.44 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0362

0.0341

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COP 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 0.0354, compared to 0.0347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0354

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0017 KES (High: 0.0358 / Low: 0.0341). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 KES (High: 0.0349 / Low: 0.0341).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0359) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0338), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+6.26%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0359

2016 Avg (April) 0.0338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0358	0.0341	0.0353
February	0.0365	0.0352	0.0360
March	0.0358	0.0342	0.0350
April	0.0367	0.0350	0.0359
May	0.0359	0.0345	0.0353
June	0.0357	0.0340	0.0349
July	0.0348	0.0335	0.0342
August	0.0353	0.0345	0.0349
September	0.0358	0.0345	0.0354
October	0.0356	0.0341	0.0350
November	0.0347	0.0337	0.0344
December	0.0349	0.0341	0.0345