YEARLY HIGH
1.1205 DZD
YEARLY LOW
1.0395 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0726 DZD

2017 KES to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 1.1205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 1.0395.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0810 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0601 to the December average rate of 1.1166, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1205 was up 2.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0964, 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 5,603 DZD
2016 Average 5,388 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 5,198 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 404.90 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1237
1.0391
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to DZD 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 1.0591, compared to 1.0860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0591
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0367 DZD (High: 1.0792 / Low: 1.0425). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 DZD (High: 1.1205 / Low: 1.1118).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0367
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.1166) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0844), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0322 (+2.97%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.1166
2016 Avg (December) 1.0844

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0806 1.0529 1.0601
February 1.0689 1.0509 1.0606
March 1.0829 1.0609 1.0678
April 1.0694 1.0564 1.0637
May 1.0636 1.0471 1.0551
June 1.0541 1.0395 1.0473
July 1.0550 1.0395 1.0462
August 1.0792 1.0425 1.0585
September 1.0966 1.0728 1.0823
October 1.1120 1.0946 1.1030
November 1.1156 1.1044 1.1096
December 1.1205 1.1118 1.1166