2017 KES to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1829 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.1520 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1724 EGP

2017 KES to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.1829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.1520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0309 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1796 to the December average rate of 0.1728, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1829 was down 4.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1919, 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 915 EGP

2016 Average 493 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 760 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 154.62 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1811

0.1623

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to EGP 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 0.1734, compared to 0.1715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1734

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0293 EGP (High: 0.1813 / Low: 0.1520). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 EGP (High: 0.1718 / Low: 0.1706).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0293

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1796) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0765), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1031 (+134.70%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1796

2016 Avg (January) 0.0765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1829	0.1734	0.1796
February	0.1813	0.1520	0.1639
March	0.1774	0.1574	0.1716
April	0.1760	0.1727	0.1748
May	0.1759	0.1742	0.1753
June	0.1756	0.1740	0.1750
July	0.1749	0.1719	0.1725
August	0.1724	0.1708	0.1714
September	0.1718	0.1706	0.1711
October	0.1713	0.1700	0.1706
November	0.1717	0.1700	0.1706
December	0.1736	0.1715	0.1728