YEARLY HIGH
39.8977 KHR
YEARLY LOW
35.3049 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.2345 KHR

2017 KES to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 39.8977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 35.3049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5928 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.1078 to the December average rate of 39.3641, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 39.8977 was down 1.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 40.5764, 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 199,489 KHR
2016 Average 199,572 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 176,525 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,963.97 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

39.5427
38.8161
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to KHR 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 39.1308, compared to 39.3382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.1308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.3382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 4.3519 KHR (High: 39.6568 / Low: 35.3049). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3449 KHR (High: 39.4587 / Low: 39.1138).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.3519
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3449

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.1948 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 39.4821) against the same month in 2016 (average: 40.2492), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7670 (-1.91%).

2017 Avg (August) 39.4821
2016 Avg (August) 40.2492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.7350 38.5501 39.1078
February 39.4163 38.6082 39.0347
March 39.7986 38.1604 39.0062
April 39.6568 35.3049 38.8766
May 39.6309 39.0693 39.3480
June 39.5960 39.1523 39.4118
July 39.4587 39.1138 39.3439
August 39.8977 38.9327 39.4821
September 39.6825 39.1903 39.4455
October 39.5672 38.9891 39.2507
November 39.5117 38.6320 39.1428
December 39.6903 39.0388 39.3641