2017 KES to IDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

131.8781 IDR

YEARLY LOW

127.8815 IDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

129.3877 IDR

2017 KES to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 131.8781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 127.8815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9966 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.8567 to the December average rate of 131.4399, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 131.8781 was down 3.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 136.5880, 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 659,390 IDR

2016 Average 655,311 IDR

Yearly Trough Low 639,407 IDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,982.94 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

131.7377

128.1642

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KES to IDR 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 128.9513, compared to 129.8241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8728 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.9513

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 129.8241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 3.7809 IDR (High: 131.6624 / Low: 127.8815). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9113 IDR (High: 131.8781 / Low: 130.9667).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.7809

December Spread (Stable) ±0.9113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.0838 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0838

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 131.4399) against the same month in 2016 (average: 131.2744), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1655 (+0.13%).

2017 Avg (December) 131.4399

2016 Avg (December) 131.2744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	131.6624	127.8815	128.8567
February	129.6262	128.3875	128.6914
March	131.2153	129.0461	129.8061
April	129.3924	127.9893	128.7223
May	129.6156	128.6989	129.0562
June	129.5959	128.3364	128.5752
July	129.2212	127.9549	128.4620
August	129.7121	128.1203	128.8855
September	130.5937	128.1886	128.9866
October	131.2142	129.9566	130.6885
November	131.2188	130.1046	130.4818
December	131.8781	130.9667	131.4399