YEARLY HIGH
0.0197 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0192 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0195 BZD

2017 KES to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 0.0197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 0.0192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0194 to the December average rate of 0.0195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0197 was down 1.18% 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 99 BZD
2016 Average 98 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 96 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.69 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0196
0.0193
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BZD 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 0.0194, compared to 0.0195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0005 BZD (High: 0.0197 / Low: 0.0192). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BZD (High: 0.0196 / Low: 0.0194).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
December 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 September and October, 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 (September 2017: 0.0196) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0198), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.96%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0196
2016 Avg (September) 0.0198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0197 0.0192 0.0194
February 0.0195 0.0192 0.0194
March 0.0196 0.0194 0.0195
April 0.0196 0.0194 0.0195
May 0.0196 0.0193 0.0195
June 0.0195 0.0193 0.0194
July 0.0194 0.0192 0.0194
August 0.0196 0.0193 0.0195
September 0.0197 0.0195 0.0196
October 0.0196 0.0194 0.0195
November 0.0195 0.0193 0.0194
December 0.0196 0.0194 0.0195