2017 KES to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0188 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.0161 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0166 AZN

2017 KES to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 0.0161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0179 to the December average rate of 0.0165, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0188 was up 6.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0176, 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 94 AZN

2016 Average 79 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 80 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.61 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0180

0.0161

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to AZN 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 0.0169, compared to 0.0164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0169

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0017 AZN (High: 0.0188 / Low: 0.0171). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AZN (High: 0.0165 / Low: 0.0164).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.0176) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+13.66%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.0176

2016 Avg (February) 0.0155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0188	0.0174	0.0179
February	0.0188	0.0171	0.0176
March	0.0175	0.0165	0.0169
April	0.0167	0.0161	0.0163
May	0.0165	0.0163	0.0163
June	0.0164	0.0163	0.0164
July	0.0164	0.0162	0.0163
August	0.0165	0.0162	0.0164
September	0.0165	0.0163	0.0164
October	0.0165	0.0162	0.0164
November	0.0165	0.0164	0.0164
December	0.0165	0.0163	0.0165