2017 KES to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

92.3155 GNF

YEARLY LOW

85.3787 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

88.2541 GNF

2017 KES to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 92.3155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 85.3787.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9368 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 90.2868 to the December average rate of 87.4738, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 92.3155 was down 0.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 92.7507, 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 461,577 GNF

2016 Average 412,112 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 426,894 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,683.75 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

91.1894

85.8428

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to GNF 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 89.6153, compared to 86.8930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 89.6153

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 86.8930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 3.4471 GNF (High: 92.3155 / Low: 88.8684). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6230 GNF (High: 87.8251 / Low: 87.2022).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.4471

December Spread (Stable) ±0.6230

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.1541 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1541

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 90.2868) against the same month in 2016 (average: 75.5797), the exchange rate shifted by +14.7072 (+19.46%).

2017 Avg (January) 90.2868

2016 Avg (January) 75.5797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	92.3155	88.8684	90.2868
February	91.1556	89.5972	90.4908
March	91.7066	89.5898	90.7439
April	90.5152	87.2529	89.7052
May	90.5157	87.8331	88.8095
June	88.3408	86.5324	87.6554
July	87.8877	85.3787	86.7570
August	87.1252	85.5715	86.2884
September	87.6301	86.0681	86.9489
October	87.2457	86.2432	86.8304
November	87.5927	86.8023	87.0593
December	87.8251	87.2022	87.4738