2017 KES to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.3745 MMK

YEARLY LOW

12.9529 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.1652 MMK

2017 KES to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 13.3745. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 12.9529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4216 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0811 to the December average rate of 13.1751, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.3745 was down 1.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.5590, 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 66,873 MMK

2016 Average 60,853 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 64,765 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,108.10 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.3125

13.0601

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MMK 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 13.1849, compared to 13.1456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.1849

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.1456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.4216 MMK (High: 13.3745 / Low: 12.9529). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1864 MMK (High: 13.3623 / Low: 13.1759).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4216

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1864

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 0.1330 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1330

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 13.0811) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.6962), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3850 (+3.03%).

2017 Avg (January) 13.0811

2016 Avg (January) 12.6962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.3745	12.9529	13.0811
February	13.3063	13.0258	13.2086
March	13.3623	13.1759	13.2914
April	13.2833	13.0615	13.1584
May	13.2989	13.0757	13.2065
June	13.2665	13.0669	13.1632
July	13.2485	13.0012	13.1207
August	13.2730	13.0463	13.1359
September	13.2999	13.0989	13.1959
October	13.2596	13.0238	13.1646
November	13.2491	13.0040	13.0815
December	13.2659	13.0794	13.1751