2017 HKD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.4094 KES

YEARLY LOW

13.1168 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.2695 KES

2017 HKD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 13.4094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 13.1168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2926 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3743 to the December average rate of 13.1963, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.4094 was up 1.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.2439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 335,234 KES

2016 Average 326,926 KES

Yearly Trough Low 327,920 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,314.22 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.3921

13.1785

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 13.2972, compared to 13.2417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0555 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2972

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.2007 KES (High: 13.4094 / Low: 13.2086). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0515 KES (High: 13.2783 / Low: 13.2267).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2007

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0515

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 0.1148 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 13.3743) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.1558), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2185 (+1.66%).

2017 Avg (January) 13.3743

2016 Avg (January) 13.1558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.4094	13.2086	13.3743
February	13.3928	13.2570	13.3529
March	13.2946	13.1168	13.2382
April	13.3468	13.2505	13.2961
May	13.2783	13.2267	13.2541
June	13.2963	13.1815	13.2678
July	13.3279	13.2707	13.2969
August	13.2996	13.1493	13.2365
September	13.2561	13.1502	13.1991
October	13.3027	13.2101	13.2524
November	13.2968	13.1947	13.2690
December	13.2556	13.1514	13.1963