YEARLY HIGH
0.0361 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.0353 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0355 AED

2017 KES to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.0361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.0353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0354 to the December average rate of 0.0356, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0361 was down 1.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0366, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 180 AED
2016 Average 181 AED
Yearly Trough Low 177 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.79 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0358
0.0353
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to AED 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 0.0355, compared to 0.0355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0355
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0005 AED (High: 0.0359 / Low: 0.0353). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AED (High: 0.0354 / Low: 0.0353).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0357) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0362), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-1.31%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0357
2016 Avg (March) 0.0362

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0359 0.0353 0.0354
February 0.0357 0.0354 0.0354
March 0.0361 0.0356 0.0357
April 0.0357 0.0354 0.0355
May 0.0357 0.0355 0.0356
June 0.0358 0.0354 0.0355
July 0.0354 0.0353 0.0354
August 0.0357 0.0353 0.0355
September 0.0357 0.0355 0.0356
October 0.0356 0.0354 0.0355
November 0.0356 0.0354 0.0355
December 0.0357 0.0355 0.0356