2017 DOP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2544 KES

YEARLY LOW

2.1258 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1850 KES

2017 DOP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DOP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2.2544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 2.1258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1285 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2302 to the December average rate of 2.1338, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.2544 was down 0.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.2556, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,272 KES

2016 Average 11,043 KES

Yearly Trough Low 10,629 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 642.67 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.2398

2.1242

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 2.1981, compared to 2.1719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1981

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0607 KES (High: 2.2544 / Low: 2.1937). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0234 KES (High: 2.1980 / Low: 2.1746).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0607

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0234

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 0.0290 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.2302) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.2467), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0165 (-0.73%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.2302

2016 Avg (January) 2.2467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2544	2.1937	2.2302
February	2.2338	2.1793	2.2121
March	2.2060	2.1662	2.1831
April	2.2034	2.1759	2.1887
May	2.1980	2.1746	2.1846
June	2.2083	2.1763	2.1901
July	2.2199	2.1849	2.1978
August	2.2126	2.1689	2.1943
September	2.1965	2.1442	2.1773
October	2.1858	2.1570	2.1709
November	2.1745	2.1418	2.1576
December	2.1513	2.1258	2.1338