2017 KES to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

32.9641 MGA

YEARLY LOW

27.8913 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.2063 MGA

2017 KES to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 32.9641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 27.8913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0728 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.6363 to the December average rate of 31.2939, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 32.9641 was down 0.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 33.0842, 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 164,821 MGA

2016 Average 156,509 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 139,456 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,364.19 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

31.9508

28.1762

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MGA 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 30.7707, compared to 29.6420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.7707

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.6420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 2.3297 MGA (High: 32.9641 / Low: 30.6344). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7887 MGA (High: 31.2141 / Low: 30.4254).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.3297

November Spread (Stable) ±0.7887

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.7875 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7875

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 31.6363) against the same month in 2016 (average: 31.3721), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2642 (+0.84%).

2017 Avg (January) 31.6363

2016 Avg (January) 31.3721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.9641	30.6344	31.6363
February	31.0742	29.7848	30.4187
March	31.9610	29.8632	30.9985
April	31.7557	30.6202	30.9732
May	31.0298	29.6385	30.3192
June	31.1941	29.1285	30.2782
July	29.6920	27.8913	28.4908
August	28.9053	28.0639	28.6401
September	29.5146	28.4142	28.9753
October	30.4771	29.3590	29.7611
November	31.2141	30.4254	30.6908
December	31.6134	30.7993	31.2939