2017 KES to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.7769 KRW

YEARLY LOW

10.3440 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.9327 KRW

2017 KES to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 11.7769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 10.3440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4330 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3938 to the December average rate of 10.5065, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.7769 was down 3.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.1642, 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 58,885 KRW

2016 Average 57,172 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 51,720 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,164.89 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.4825

10.4178

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to KRW 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 11.0409, compared to 10.8245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.0409

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.6928 KRW (High: 11.7769 / Low: 11.0842). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2092 KRW (High: 11.1226 / Low: 10.9134).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6928

February Spread (Stable) ±0.2092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3731 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3731

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 11.3938) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.7344), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3406 (-2.90%).

2017 Avg (January) 11.3938

2016 Avg (January) 11.7344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.7769	11.0842	11.3938
February	11.1226	10.9134	11.0207
March	11.3203	10.7777	11.0313
April	11.0715	10.8211	10.9673
May	11.0464	10.7979	10.9057
June	11.0691	10.8129	10.9266
July	11.1569	10.7169	10.9176
August	11.0554	10.7915	10.9301
September	11.1084	10.8604	10.9868
October	11.0949	10.7908	10.9579
November	10.8212	10.4764	10.6482
December	10.6289	10.3440	10.5065