2017 KES to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0196 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0191 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0193 BBD

2017 KES to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.0196. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.0191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0193 to the December average rate of 0.0194, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0196 was down 1.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0199, 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 98 BBD

2016 Average 99 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 96 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.46 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0195

0.0192

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BBD 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 0.0193, compared to 0.0193 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) 0.0193

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0005 BBD (High: 0.0196 / Low: 0.0191). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0193 / Low: 0.0192).

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0195) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0197), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-1.31%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0195

2016 Avg (March) 0.0197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0196	0.0191	0.0193
February	0.0194	0.0192	0.0193
March	0.0196	0.0194	0.0195
April	0.0194	0.0193	0.0193
May	0.0194	0.0193	0.0194
June	0.0195	0.0193	0.0193
July	0.0193	0.0192	0.0193
August	0.0194	0.0192	0.0193
September	0.0195	0.0193	0.0194
October	0.0194	0.0193	0.0193
November	0.0194	0.0193	0.0193
December	0.0195	0.0193	0.0194