2017 KES to LVL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0097 LVL

YEARLY LOW

0.0063 LVL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0090 LVL

2017 KES to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.0097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 0.0063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0071 to the December average rate of 0.0097, the exchange rate registered a net change of 36.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0097 was up 47.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0066, 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 49 LVL

2016 Average 31 LVL

Yearly Trough Low 31 LVL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.30 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0100

0.0061

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to LVL 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 0.0084, compared to 0.0097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0084

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0034 LVL (High: 0.0097 / Low: 0.0063). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LVL (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0096).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 0.0097) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0062), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+56.72%).

2017 Avg (June) 0.0097

2016 Avg (June) 0.0062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0097	0.0063	0.0071
February	0.0097	0.0063	0.0083
March	0.0065	0.0063	0.0064
April	0.0097	0.0064	0.0093
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