2017 KES to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.9050 CDF

YEARLY LOW

11.0793 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.0923 CDF

2017 KES to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 15.9050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 11.0793.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8257 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7021 to the December average rate of 15.3048, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.9050 was up 36.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.6660, 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 79,525 CDF

2016 Average 47,686 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 55,397 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,128.36 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

15.7509

11.3340

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CDF 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 12.9995, compared to 15.1851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1856 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9995

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.1851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.3037 CDF (High: 15.6400 / Low: 14.3363). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1997 CDF (High: 15.2621 / Low: 15.0625).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.3037

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1997

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2581 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2581

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 15.3828) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.6324), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7504 (+59.70%).

2017 Avg (August) 15.3828

2016 Avg (August) 9.6324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.1747	11.0793	11.7021
February	12.7399	11.9608	12.2841
March	13.1478	12.7282	12.9365
April	13.6142	13.0808	13.3224
May	13.8342	13.5801	13.7012
June	14.4023	13.8188	14.0507
July	15.6400	14.3363	14.9740
August	15.9050	14.9125	15.3828
September	15.2113	15.0109	15.1247
October	15.2621	15.0625	15.1534
November	15.2935	15.0646	15.1708
December	15.5038	15.1303	15.3048