2017 KES to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0136 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.0120 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0126 AUD

2017 KES to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.0120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0129 to the December average rate of 0.0127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0136 was down 4.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0143, 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 68 AUD

2016 Average 66 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 60 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.73 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0131

0.0121

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to AUD 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 0.0128, compared to 0.0124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0128

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0009 AUD (High: 0.0136 / Low: 0.0127). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AUD (High: 0.0127 / Low: 0.0125).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0129) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0139), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-7.11%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0129

2016 Avg (January) 0.0139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0136	0.0127	0.0129
February	0.0127	0.0125	0.0126
March	0.0130	0.0125	0.0128
April	0.0130	0.0127	0.0128
May	0.0132	0.0129	0.0130
June	0.0131	0.0125	0.0128
July	0.0127	0.0120	0.0123
August	0.0123	0.0121	0.0122
September	0.0124	0.0120	0.0122
October	0.0126	0.0123	0.0124
November	0.0128	0.0125	0.0127
December	0.0129	0.0124	0.0127