2017 KES to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 KES to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the KES to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 4.5792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 3.7436.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8356 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4609 to the December average rate of 4.0346, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.5792 was down 1.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.6373, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
KES to KMF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.4016, compared to 4.0436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3580 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.3262 KMF (High: 4.0698 / Low: 3.7436). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0726 KMF (High: 4.0906 / Low: 4.0180).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1357 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 4.4802) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.3609), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1193 (+2.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5467 | 4.3914 | 4.4609 |
| February | 4.5248 | 4.3979 | 4.4637 |
| March | 4.5792 | 4.4103 | 4.4802 |
| April | 4.4944 | 4.3630 | 4.4505 |
| May | 4.3966 | 4.2435 | 4.3148 |
| June | 4.2743 | 4.1522 | 4.2392 |
| July | 4.1868 | 4.0039 | 4.1145 |
| August | 4.0698 | 3.7436 | 4.0047 |
| September | 4.0515 | 3.9701 | 4.0082 |
| October | 4.0906 | 4.0180 | 4.0476 |
| November | 4.0968 | 3.9919 | 4.0520 |
| December | 4.0676 | 3.9809 | 4.0346 |