YEARLY HIGH
0.0078 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0076 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0077 KES

2017 IDR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the IDR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0078 to the December average rate of 0.0076, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0078 was down 0.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0078, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 78,197 KES
2016 Average 76,320 KES
Yearly Trough Low 75,828 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,369.79 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0078
0.0076
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.0078, compared to 0.0077 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0077

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 KES (High: 0.0078 / Low: 0.0076). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KES (High: 0.0076 / Low: 0.0076).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0078) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0074), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+5.17%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0078
2016 Avg (January) 0.0074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0078 0.0076 0.0078
February 0.0078 0.0077 0.0078
March 0.0077 0.0076 0.0077
April 0.0078 0.0077 0.0078
May 0.0078 0.0077 0.0077
June 0.0078 0.0077 0.0078
July 0.0078 0.0077 0.0078
August 0.0078 0.0077 0.0078
September 0.0078 0.0077 0.0078
October 0.0077 0.0076 0.0077
November 0.0077 0.0076 0.0077
December 0.0076 0.0076 0.0076