2017 KES to GYD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0350 GYD

YEARLY LOW

1.9744 GYD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0057 GYD

2017 KES to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 2.0350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 1.9744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0606 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9995 to the December average rate of 2.0067, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.0350 was down 1.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0559, 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 10,175 GYD

2016 Average 10,142 GYD

Yearly Trough Low 9,872 GYD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 303.16 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0212

1.9933

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to GYD 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 2.0068, compared to 2.0047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0068

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0519 GYD (High: 2.0291 / Low: 1.9772). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0258 GYD (High: 2.0191 / Low: 1.9933).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0519

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0258

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 2.0153) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0306), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0154 (-0.76%).

2017 Avg (September) 2.0153

2016 Avg (September) 2.0306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0291	1.9772	1.9995
February	2.0205	1.9746	2.0005
March	2.0308	1.9981	2.0189
April	2.0252	1.9926	2.0089
May	2.0230	1.9873	2.0060
June	2.0187	1.9921	2.0068
July	2.0092	1.9744	1.9956
August	2.0165	1.9760	2.0022
September	2.0350	1.9934	2.0153
October	2.0191	1.9933	2.0055
November	2.0184	1.9836	2.0028
December	2.0223	1.9910	2.0067