2017 JOD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

146.7890 KES

YEARLY LOW

143.6248 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

145.8014 KES

2017 JOD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JOD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 146.7890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 143.6248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1642 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 146.4156 to the December average rate of 145.3619, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 146.7890 was up 1.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 145.1089, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 733,945 KES

2016 Average 716,340 KES

Yearly Trough Low 718,124 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,820.84 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

146.5589

144.8390

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 145.7419, compared to 145.8609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 145.7419

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 145.8609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 2.1426 KES (High: 146.7890 / Low: 144.6464). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6683 KES (High: 145.7076 / Low: 145.0393).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.1426

May Spread (Stable) ±0.6683

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 1.2460 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2460

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 146.4156) against the same month in 2016 (average: 144.3231), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0925 (+1.45%).

2017 Avg (January) 146.4156

2016 Avg (January) 144.3231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	146.7890	144.6464	146.4156
February	146.6615	145.2435	146.2284
March	145.5033	143.6248	144.9824
April	146.2564	145.0432	145.6960
May	145.7076	145.0393	145.4110
June	146.2161	144.7061	145.7182
July	146.7114	145.9887	146.3069
August	146.6676	145.1954	146.0454
September	145.9952	144.9152	145.5083
October	146.5801	145.5115	145.8718
November	146.3256	145.3454	146.0709
December	146.0438	144.9614	145.3619