2017 KES to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2716 JMD

YEARLY LOW

1.2051 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2410 JMD

2017 KES to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 1.2716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 1.2051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0665 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2418 to the December average rate of 1.2136, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2716 was down 0.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2731, 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 6,358 JMD

2016 Average 6,162 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 6,025 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 332.67 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2637

1.2091

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to JMD 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 1.2490, compared to 1.2330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2490

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0417 JMD (High: 1.2632 / Low: 1.2215). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 JMD (High: 1.2568 / Low: 1.2434).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0417

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0209 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.2592) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2582), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.08%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.2592

2016 Avg (September) 1.2582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2622	1.2319	1.2418
February	1.2515	1.2343	1.2426
March	1.2578	1.2390	1.2520
April	1.2568	1.2434	1.2491
May	1.2665	1.2459	1.2540
June	1.2629	1.2475	1.2546
July	1.2518	1.2155	1.2341
August	1.2473	1.2237	1.2338
September	1.2716	1.2366	1.2592
October	1.2632	1.2215	1.2382
November	1.2278	1.2094	1.2190
December	1.2205	1.2051	1.2136