2017 FKP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

140.2657 KES

YEARLY LOW

124.7252 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

133.2469 KES

2017 FKP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FKP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 140.2657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 124.7252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.5406 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.0973 to the December average rate of 138.2057, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 140.2657 was down 7.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 151.1289, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 701,329 KES

2016 Average 687,755 KES

Yearly Trough Low 623,626 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,702.82 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

139.3383

125.7471

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 130.1165, compared to 136.3772 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.2607 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 130.1165

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 136.3772

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 6.9332 KES (High: 140.2657 / Low: 133.3326). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0896 KES (High: 139.4196 / Low: 137.3300).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.9332

December Spread (Stable) ±2.0896

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 2.4114 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 137.3624) against the same month in 2016 (average: 133.1066), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2558 (+3.20%).

2017 Avg (September) 137.3624

2016 Avg (September) 133.1066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	131.2978	125.0963	128.0973
February	131.5431	127.3808	129.2911
March	129.1615	124.7252	126.8797
April	133.6952	127.9309	130.6596
May	134.6659	132.1070	133.3603
June	135.0336	130.6798	132.4112
July	137.1284	133.4037	135.0825
August	137.3754	132.1032	134.1331
September	140.2657	133.3326	137.3624
October	139.1439	134.8850	136.5380
November	139.4256	135.4214	136.9414
December	139.4196	137.3300	138.2057