2017 KES to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0465 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.0400 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0426 GHS

2017 KES to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.0465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.0400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0414 to the December average rate of 0.0438, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0465 was up 9.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0424, 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 232 GHS

2016 Average 194 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 200 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.25 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0444

0.0405

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to GHS 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 0.0422, compared to 0.0429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0422

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0048 GHS (High: 0.0465 / Low: 0.0417). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 GHS (High: 0.0428 / Low: 0.0422).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0441) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0380), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0061 (+15.95%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0441

2016 Avg (March) 0.0380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0420	0.0407	0.0414
February	0.0451	0.0417	0.0430
March	0.0465	0.0417	0.0441
April	0.0421	0.0400	0.0408
May	0.0427	0.0406	0.0415
June	0.0429	0.0413	0.0423
July	0.0426	0.0418	0.0422
August	0.0432	0.0422	0.0427
September	0.0438	0.0426	0.0429
October	0.0428	0.0422	0.0425
November	0.0449	0.0424	0.0435
December	0.0440	0.0433	0.0438