2017 JMD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8298 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.7864 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8059 KES

2017 JMD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JMD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.8298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.7864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0434 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8053 to the December average rate of 0.8240, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8298 was down 2.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8542, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,149 KES

2016 Average 4,060 KES

Yearly Trough Low 3,932 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 217.09 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8270

0.7912

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.8007, compared to 0.8112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8007

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0271 KES (High: 0.8187 / Low: 0.7916). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 KES (High: 0.8042 / Low: 0.7957).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0271

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0163 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.8240) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7927), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0313 (+3.95%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.8240

2016 Avg (December) 0.7927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8118	0.7923	0.8053
February	0.8102	0.7990	0.8048
March	0.8071	0.7950	0.7988
April	0.8042	0.7957	0.8006
May	0.8026	0.7896	0.7975
June	0.8016	0.7918	0.7971
July	0.8227	0.7988	0.8104
August	0.8172	0.8017	0.8105
September	0.8086	0.7864	0.7942
October	0.8187	0.7916	0.8077
November	0.8269	0.8145	0.8203
December	0.8298	0.8194	0.8240