2017 KES to MZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6964 MZN

YEARLY LOW

0.5700 MZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6219 MZN

2017 KES to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.6964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.5700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1264 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6819 to the December average rate of 0.5794, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6964 was down 10.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7753, 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 3,482 MZN

2016 Average 3,086 MZN

Yearly Trough Low 2,850 MZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 631.89 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6922

0.5692

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MZN 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 0.6559, compared to 0.5879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0680 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6559

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5879

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.1170 MZN (High: 0.6908 / Low: 0.5738). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 MZN (High: 0.5946 / Low: 0.5862).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1170

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0524 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0524

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.6819) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4525), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2294 (+50.69%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6819

2016 Avg (January) 0.4525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6964	0.6768	0.6819
February	0.6808	0.6708	0.6783
March	0.6923	0.6596	0.6731
April	0.6653	0.6319	0.6404
May	0.6880	0.6183	0.6571
June	0.6908	0.5738	0.6047
July	0.5882	0.5736	0.5829
August	0.5946	0.5862	0.5903
September	0.6008	0.5905	0.5966
October	0.5970	0.5870	0.5904
November	0.5919	0.5833	0.5876
December	0.5927	0.5700	0.5794