2017 KES to INR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6649 INR

YEARLY LOW

0.6127 INR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6297 INR

2017 KES to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.6649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.6127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0523 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6563 to the December average rate of 0.6229, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6649 was down 1.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6755, 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 3,325 INR

2016 Average 3,309 INR

Yearly Trough Low 3,063 INR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 261.34 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6601

0.6142

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KES to INR 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 0.6358, compared to 0.6236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6358

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6236

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0271 INR (High: 0.6556 / Low: 0.6285). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 INR (High: 0.6495 / Low: 0.6435).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0271

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0164 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.6563) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6573), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-0.16%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6563

2016 Avg (January) 0.6573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6649	0.6506	0.6563
February	0.6495	0.6435	0.6463
March	0.6556	0.6285	0.6408
April	0.6307	0.6198	0.6244
May	0.6282	0.6194	0.6242
June	0.6273	0.6207	0.6230
July	0.6257	0.6168	0.6206
August	0.6217	0.6127	0.6180
September	0.6341	0.6190	0.6246
October	0.6355	0.6239	0.6290
November	0.6311	0.6218	0.6263
December	0.6274	0.6189	0.6229