2017 KES to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4626 GMD

YEARLY LOW

0.4153 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4430 GMD

2017 KES to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.4626. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.4153.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0474 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4197 to the December average rate of 0.4610, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4626 was up 8.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4263, 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 2,313 GMD

2016 Average 2,069 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 2,076 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 236.85 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4651

0.4156

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KES to GMD 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 0.4349, compared to 0.4511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4349

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0142 GMD (High: 0.4600 / Low: 0.4458). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 GMD (High: 0.4444 / Low: 0.4422).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.4610) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4190), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0420 (+10.02%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.4610

2016 Avg (December) 0.4190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4247	0.4153	0.4197
February	0.4324	0.4203	0.4263
March	0.4396	0.4325	0.4351
April	0.4396	0.4352	0.4374
May	0.4486	0.4405	0.4466
June	0.4495	0.4424	0.4444
July	0.4444	0.4422	0.4433
August	0.4478	0.4382	0.4435
September	0.4487	0.4444	0.4464
October	0.4600	0.4458	0.4551
November	0.4602	0.4557	0.4576
December	0.4626	0.4589	0.4610