YEARLY HIGH
0.0141 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.0129 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0134 BND

2017 KES to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0138 to the December average rate of 0.0131, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0141 was down 0.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0142, 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 71 BND
2016 Average 68 BND
Yearly Trough Low 65 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.97 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0139
0.0130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BND 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 0.0136, compared to 0.0131 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) 0.0136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0005 BND (High: 0.0141 / Low: 0.0136). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BND (High: 0.0136 / Low: 0.0135).

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

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0138) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0140), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-1.48%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0138
2016 Avg (January) 0.0140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0141 0.0136 0.0138
February 0.0137 0.0135 0.0136
March 0.0139 0.0135 0.0137
April 0.0136 0.0135 0.0135
May 0.0137 0.0134 0.0135
June 0.0134 0.0133 0.0134
July 0.0134 0.0130 0.0132
August 0.0132 0.0131 0.0131
September 0.0132 0.0130 0.0131
October 0.0132 0.0131 0.0132
November 0.0132 0.0130 0.0131
December 0.0131 0.0129 0.0131