2017 KES to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1462 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.0454 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0845 JPY

2017 KES to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.1462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 1.0454.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1007 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1088 to the December average rate of 1.0954, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1462 was down 3.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1828, 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 5,731 JPY

2016 Average 5,357 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 5,227 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 503.67 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1137

1.0555

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KES to JPY 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 1.0871, compared to 1.0820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0871

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0606 JPY (High: 1.1462 / Low: 1.0855). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0152 JPY (High: 1.1032 / Low: 1.0880).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0606

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0152

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 0.0335 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.1088) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1575), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0487 (-4.21%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.1088

2016 Avg (January) 1.1575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1462	1.0855	1.1088
February	1.1022	1.0777	1.0904
March	1.1221	1.0744	1.0991
April	1.0817	1.0454	1.0656
May	1.1086	1.0723	1.0870
June	1.0844	1.0585	1.0718
July	1.0997	1.0622	1.0813
August	1.0707	1.0505	1.0604
September	1.0914	1.0483	1.0736
October	1.1025	1.0823	1.0918
November	1.1010	1.0732	1.0893
December	1.1032	1.0880	1.0954