2017 KES to MRO Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 KES to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the KES to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 3.5597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 3.4025.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1572 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4570 to the December average rate of 3.4465, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.5597 was up 0.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.5362, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
KES to MRO Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.4784, compared to 3.4831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.1321 MRO (High: 3.5457 / Low: 3.4136). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0243 MRO (High: 3.4586 / Low: 3.4343).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0645 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 3.5423) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.5147), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0276 (+0.78%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.5135 | 3.4325 | 3.4570 |
| February | 3.4887 | 3.4376 | 3.4649 |
| March | 3.5119 | 3.4631 | 3.4945 |
| April | 3.5051 | 3.4568 | 3.4843 |
| May | 3.5114 | 3.4690 | 3.4875 |
| June | 3.5082 | 3.4533 | 3.4821 |
| July | 3.5046 | 3.4540 | 3.4813 |
| August | 3.5559 | 3.4835 | 3.5113 |
| September | 3.5597 | 3.5244 | 3.5423 |
| October | 3.5457 | 3.4136 | 3.4908 |
| November | 3.4472 | 3.4025 | 3.4263 |
| December | 3.4586 | 3.4343 | 3.4465 |