YEARLY HIGH
0.0845 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.0748 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0800 NOK

2017 KES to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.0748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0816 to the December average rate of 0.0806, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0845 was down 3.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0875, 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 422 NOK
2016 Average 414 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 374 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.07 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0839
0.0752
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to NOK 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 0.0820, compared to 0.0779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0052 NOK (High: 0.0810 / Low: 0.0758). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 NOK (High: 0.0839 / Low: 0.0823).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0816) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0861), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0045 (-5.21%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0816
2016 Avg (January) 0.0861

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0845 0.0795 0.0816
February 0.0816 0.0790 0.0804
March 0.0838 0.0820 0.0827
April 0.0839 0.0823 0.0831
May 0.0842 0.0807 0.0824
June 0.0826 0.0805 0.0818
July 0.0810 0.0758 0.0785
August 0.0769 0.0749 0.0762
September 0.0771 0.0748 0.0759
October 0.0789 0.0763 0.0773
November 0.0807 0.0784 0.0790
December 0.0815 0.0795 0.0806