2017 FJD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

52.0472 KES

YEARLY LOW

48.0324 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

50.2230 KES

2017 FJD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FJD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 52.0472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 48.0324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0148 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.8216 to the December average rate of 49.9288, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 52.0472 was up 4.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 49.9522, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 260,236 KES

2016 Average 243,376 KES

Yearly Trough Low 240,162 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,073.89 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

51.5147

49.0618

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 49.7846, compared to 50.6614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8768 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.7846

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.6614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 2.5655 KES (High: 50.5979 / Low: 48.0324). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8609 KES (High: 50.0208 / Low: 49.1599).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.5655

April Spread (Stable) ±0.8609

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.8504 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8504

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 51.3103) against the same month in 2016 (average: 49.4523), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8580 (+3.76%).

2017 Avg (August) 51.3103

2016 Avg (August) 49.4523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	50.5979	48.0324	49.8216
February	50.9290	49.9398	50.3446
March	50.1175	48.6420	49.4942
April	50.0208	49.1599	49.5962
May	49.7488	48.7914	49.2662
June	50.7590	49.3095	50.1851
July	51.9431	50.3042	51.1246
August	52.0472	50.6623	51.3103
September	51.6291	50.6525	51.1274
October	51.1709	49.9302	50.5108
November	50.4273	49.4005	49.9665
December	50.6186	49.1754	49.9288