2017 KES to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0682 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0662 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0671 BOB

2017 KES to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 0.0682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.0662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0667 to the December average rate of 0.0671, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0682 was down 0.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0688, 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 341 BOB

2016 Average 340 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 331 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.24 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0678

0.0666

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BOB 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 0.0671, compared to 0.0671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0671

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0014 BOB (High: 0.0677 / Low: 0.0663). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BOB (High: 0.0677 / Low: 0.0669).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0677) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0683), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-0.92%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0677

2016 Avg (September) 0.0683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0677	0.0663	0.0667
February	0.0674	0.0662	0.0668
March	0.0677	0.0667	0.0674
April	0.0676	0.0666	0.0671
May	0.0677	0.0669	0.0673
June	0.0674	0.0666	0.0671
July	0.0673	0.0664	0.0669
August	0.0680	0.0667	0.0672
September	0.0682	0.0670	0.0677
October	0.0675	0.0664	0.0669
November	0.0676	0.0666	0.0670
December	0.0674	0.0665	0.0671