2017 KES to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0133 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.0117 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0126 CAD

2017 KES to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.0133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.0117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0127 to the December average rate of 0.0124, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0133 was down 6.29% 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 67 CAD

2016 Average 65 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 59 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.11 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0133

0.0118

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CAD 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 0.0129, compared to 0.0122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0129

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0006 CAD (High: 0.0131 / Low: 0.0125). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CAD (High: 0.0123 / Low: 0.0121).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0132) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0128), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+2.54%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0132

2016 Avg (May) 0.0128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0131	0.0126	0.0127
February	0.0129	0.0125	0.0126
March	0.0132	0.0129	0.0130
April	0.0132	0.0128	0.0130
May	0.0133	0.0130	0.0132
June	0.0131	0.0125	0.0129
July	0.0125	0.0120	0.0122
August	0.0123	0.0121	0.0122
September	0.0121	0.0117	0.0119
October	0.0124	0.0120	0.0122
November	0.0125	0.0122	0.0123
December	0.0125	0.0122	0.0124