YEARLY HIGH
0.1394 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1191 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1287 NAD

2017 KES to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.1394. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0203 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1305 to the December average rate of 0.1274, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1394 was down 15.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1644, 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 697 NAD
2016 Average 724 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 596 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 101.60 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1372
0.1234
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KES to NAD 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 0.1278, compared to 0.1296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0144 NAD (High: 0.1335 / Low: 0.1191). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 NAD (High: 0.1267 / Low: 0.1226).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.1360) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1375), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-1.03%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.1360
2016 Avg (November) 0.1375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1342 0.1273 0.1305
February 0.1300 0.1249 0.1275
March 0.1303 0.1208 0.1256
April 0.1349 0.1252 0.1303
May 0.1324 0.1248 0.1284
June 0.1267 0.1226 0.1245
July 0.1300 0.1233 0.1263
August 0.1298 0.1256 0.1278
September 0.1316 0.1247 0.1276
October 0.1369 0.1289 0.1324
November 0.1394 0.1323 0.1360
December 0.1335 0.1191 0.1274