2017 KES to LTL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0321 LTL

YEARLY LOW

0.0096 LTL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0138 LTL

2017 KES to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.0096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0225 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0265 to the December average rate of 0.0097, the exchange rate registered a net change of -63.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0321 was down 0.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0324, 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 161 LTL

2016 Average 152 LTL

Yearly Trough Low 48 LTL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 112.49 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0336

0.0075

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to LTL 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 0.0180, compared to 0.0097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0180

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0225 LTL (High: 0.0321 / Low: 0.0096). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LTL (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0096).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0225

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0196 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0196

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0265) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0304), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-12.94%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0265

2016 Avg (January) 0.0304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0321	0.0096	0.0265
February	0.0317	0.0096	0.0190
March	0.0319	0.0309	0.0314
April	0.0313	0.0096	0.0118
May	0.0097	0.0097	0.0097
June	0.0097	0.0096	0.0097
July	0.0096	0.0096	0.0096
August	0.0097	0.0096	0.0097
September	0.0097	0.0097	0.0097
October	0.0097	0.0096	0.0097
November	0.0097	0.0096	0.0097
December	0.0097	0.0097	0.0097