2017 KES to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0762 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.0746 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0754 HKD

2017 KES to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.0762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.0746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0748 to the December average rate of 0.0758, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0762 was down 1.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0773, 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 381 HKD

2016 Average 382 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 373 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.32 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0759

0.0747

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KES to HKD 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 0.0752, compared to 0.0755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0752

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0011 HKD (High: 0.0757 / Low: 0.0746). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 HKD (High: 0.0756 / Low: 0.0753).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0755) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0765), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-1.24%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0755

2016 Avg (March) 0.0765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0757	0.0746	0.0748
February	0.0754	0.0747	0.0749
March	0.0762	0.0752	0.0755
April	0.0755	0.0749	0.0752
May	0.0756	0.0753	0.0754
June	0.0759	0.0752	0.0754
July	0.0754	0.0750	0.0752
August	0.0760	0.0752	0.0755
September	0.0760	0.0754	0.0758
October	0.0757	0.0752	0.0755
November	0.0758	0.0752	0.0754
December	0.0760	0.0754	0.0758