2017 CRC to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1896 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1738 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1828 KES

2017 CRC to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CRC to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.1896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 0.1738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0158 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1882 to the December average rate of 0.1822, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1896 was down 1.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1917, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 948 KES

2016 Average 934 KES

Yearly Trough Low 869 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.89 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1892

0.1778

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.1846, compared to 0.1809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1846

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0116 KES (High: 0.1854 / Low: 0.1738). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 KES (High: 0.1829 / Low: 0.1814).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1882) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1910), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-1.43%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1882

2016 Avg (January) 0.1910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1896	0.1853	0.1882
February	0.1884	0.1840	0.1862
March	0.1858	0.1825	0.1843
April	0.1863	0.1841	0.1853
May	0.1854	0.1738	0.1815
June	0.1829	0.1807	0.1821
July	0.1837	0.1806	0.1818
August	0.1812	0.1781	0.1797
September	0.1804	0.1768	0.1788
October	0.1829	0.1796	0.1810
November	0.1838	0.1814	0.1823
December	0.1829	0.1814	0.1822