YEARLY HIGH
0.0706 HRK
YEARLY LOW
0.0598 HRK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0640 HRK

2017 KES to HRK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to HRK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.0598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0108 HRK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0683 to the December average rate of 0.0617, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0706 was down 0.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0709, 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 353 HRK
2016 Average 335 HRK
Yearly Trough Low 299 HRK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.00 HRK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0691
0.0597
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to HRK 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 0.0666, compared to 0.0614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0666
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0040 HRK (High: 0.0706 / Low: 0.0667). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 HRK (High: 0.0610 / Low: 0.0600).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0683) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0688), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-0.81%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0683
2016 Avg (January) 0.0688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0706 0.0667 0.0683
February 0.0684 0.0663 0.0675
March 0.0687 0.0664 0.0675
April 0.0680 0.0661 0.0673
May 0.0664 0.0638 0.0651
June 0.0644 0.0625 0.0638
July 0.0630 0.0604 0.0619
August 0.0610 0.0600 0.0605
September 0.0617 0.0598 0.0607
October 0.0624 0.0613 0.0618
November 0.0627 0.0613 0.0621
December 0.0623 0.0600 0.0617