2017 DJF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5849 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.5693 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5783 KES

2017 DJF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DJF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.5849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.5693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0156 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5805 to the December average rate of 0.5767, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5849 was up 0.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5798, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,925 KES

2016 Average 2,856 KES

Yearly Trough Low 2,846 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.23 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5816

0.5740

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.5780, compared to 0.5787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5780

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0086 KES (High: 0.5849 / Low: 0.5763). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 KES (High: 0.5783 / Low: 0.5752).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5805) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5761), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+0.77%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5805

2016 Avg (January) 0.5761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5849	0.5763	0.5805
February	0.5812	0.5756	0.5791
March	0.5768	0.5693	0.5746
April	0.5794	0.5753	0.5781
May	0.5783	0.5752	0.5771
June	0.5808	0.5744	0.5787
July	0.5841	0.5796	0.5810
August	0.5836	0.5756	0.5799
September	0.5791	0.5747	0.5770
October	0.5807	0.5766	0.5784
November	0.5806	0.5766	0.5791
December	0.5792	0.5749	0.5767