YEARLY HIGH
0.2523 CZK
YEARLY LOW
0.2063 CZK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2260 CZK

2017 KES to CZK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to CZK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.2523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0460 CZK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2450 to the December average rate of 0.2100, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2523 was down 0.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2542, 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 1,261 CZK
2016 Average 1,204 CZK
Yearly Trough Low 1,031 CZK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 230.10 CZK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2494
0.2064
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CZK 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 0.2395, compared to 0.2126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0118 CZK (High: 0.2387 / Low: 0.2268). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 CZK (High: 0.2143 / Low: 0.2103).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0118
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2450) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2430), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+0.83%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2450
2016 Avg (January) 0.2430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2523 0.2411 0.2450
February 0.2484 0.2411 0.2451
March 0.2499 0.2420 0.2458
April 0.2463 0.2378 0.2421
May 0.2387 0.2268 0.2328
June 0.2281 0.2206 0.2259
July 0.2219 0.2124 0.2178
August 0.2150 0.2110 0.2134
September 0.2143 0.2103 0.2122
October 0.2142 0.2087 0.2120
November 0.2133 0.2065 0.2101
December 0.2117 0.2063 0.2100