YEARLY HIGH
24.2496 MNT
YEARLY LOW
22.6180 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.5474 MNT

2017 KES to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 24.2496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 22.6180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6316 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.9456 to the December average rate of 23.5817, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 24.2496 was down 0.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 24.3105, 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 121,248 MNT
2016 Average 105,468 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 113,090 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,157.90 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

24.0531
22.7632
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MNT 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 23.5479, compared to 23.5469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.5479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.5469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.8421 MNT (High: 23.4601 / Low: 22.6180). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1207 MNT (High: 23.6758 / Low: 23.5551).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8421
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4975 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4975

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 23.9456) against the same month in 2016 (average: 19.5105), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4351 (+22.73%).

2017 Avg (January) 23.9456
2016 Avg (January) 19.5105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.2496 23.6224 23.9456
February 24.0220 23.5953 23.8528
March 24.2381 23.7387 23.8875
April 23.7343 23.1619 23.3901
May 23.4631 23.1910 23.3408
June 23.2510 22.6264 22.8707
July 23.4601 22.6180 23.0703
August 23.6452 23.4209 23.5570
September 23.8970 23.4894 23.7187
October 23.8430 23.6145 23.7228
November 23.6758 23.5551 23.6310
December 23.6950 23.4610 23.5817