2017 KES to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

81.0395 LAK

YEARLY LOW

77.0302 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

79.4802 LAK

2017 KES to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 81.0395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 77.0302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0093 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.2547 to the December average rate of 80.7150, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 81.0395 was up 0.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 80.8515, 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 405,197 LAK

2016 Average 399,980 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 385,151 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,046.36 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

80.9611

78.0087

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to LAK 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 78.7831, compared to 80.1772 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3940 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 78.7831

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 80.1772

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 2.7299 LAK (High: 79.8504 / Low: 77.1205). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6411 LAK (High: 80.6643 / Low: 80.0232).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.7299

October Spread (Stable) ±0.6411

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2728 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2728

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 80.4832) against the same month in 2016 (average: 79.9592), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5240 (+0.66%).

2017 Avg (September) 80.4832

2016 Avg (September) 79.9592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	79.4170	77.0302	78.2547
February	79.6900	77.1242	78.4717
March	80.1117	77.7189	79.0273
April	79.7744	77.5830	78.7545
May	79.6577	77.5684	78.8532
June	80.1498	77.5143	79.3374
July	79.8504	77.1205	79.2558
August	80.7196	79.3095	79.9594
September	81.0395	79.9748	80.4832
October	80.6643	80.0232	80.3411
November	80.7695	79.7753	80.3084
December	80.9956	80.0756	80.7150