2017 KES to AMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.7487 AMD

YEARLY LOW

4.5567 AMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.6663 AMD

2017 KES to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 4.7487. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 4.5567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1920 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6786 to the December average rate of 4.6893, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.7487 was down 2.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.8791, 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 23,744 AMD

2016 Average 23,664 AMD

Yearly Trough Low 22,784 AMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 959.90 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.7226

4.5973

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to AMD 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 4.6855, compared to 4.6471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6855

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0848 AMD (High: 4.6638 / Low: 4.5790). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0421 AMD (High: 4.6634 / Low: 4.6213).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0848

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0421

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0428 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0428

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 4.7122) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.7985), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0863 (-1.80%).

2017 Avg (March) 4.7122

2016 Avg (March) 4.7985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.7220	4.6591	4.6786
February	4.7307	4.6520	4.6954
March	4.7487	4.6788	4.7122
April	4.7092	4.6657	4.6933
May	4.7127	4.6484	4.6829
June	4.6826	4.6025	4.6505
July	4.6408	4.5567	4.6077
August	4.6638	4.5790	4.6183
September	4.6719	4.6167	4.6400
October	4.6634	4.6213	4.6465
November	4.7073	4.6494	4.6806
December	4.7190	4.6601	4.6893