2017 KES to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0326 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.0295 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0309 BRL

2017 KES to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.0326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0308 to the December average rate of 0.0320, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0326 was down 19.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0405, 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 163 BRL

2016 Average 172 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 148 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.49 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0322

0.0298

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BRL 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 0.0307, compared to 0.0310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0307

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0026 BRL (High: 0.0326 / Low: 0.0300). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 BRL (High: 0.0302 / Low: 0.0295).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0311) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0351), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0041 (-11.56%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0311

2016 Avg (May) 0.0351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0321	0.0301	0.0308
February	0.0302	0.0295	0.0300
March	0.0311	0.0298	0.0304
April	0.0308	0.0300	0.0304
May	0.0326	0.0300	0.0311
June	0.0323	0.0314	0.0319
July	0.0319	0.0300	0.0308
August	0.0308	0.0300	0.0305
September	0.0309	0.0300	0.0304
October	0.0317	0.0304	0.0308
November	0.0320	0.0311	0.0315
December	0.0325	0.0314	0.0320