2017 KES to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0648 NPR

YEARLY LOW

0.9777 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0074 NPR

2017 KES to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.0648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.9777.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0871 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0499 to the December average rate of 0.9969, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0648 was down 1.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0797, 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 5,324 NPR

2016 Average 5,293 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 4,889 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 435.35 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0560

0.9821

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to NPR 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 1.0172, compared to 0.9977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0172

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9977

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0328 NPR (High: 1.0421 / Low: 1.0093). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 NPR (High: 1.0010 / Low: 0.9910).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0328

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0255 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0499) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0517), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-0.18%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0499

2016 Avg (January) 1.0517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0648	1.0412	1.0499
February	1.0425	1.0291	1.0347
March	1.0421	1.0093	1.0252
April	1.0114	0.9913	0.9996
May	1.0053	0.9878	0.9983
June	1.0010	0.9910	0.9955
July	1.0015	0.9808	0.9920
August	0.9984	0.9777	0.9883
September	1.0188	0.9917	1.0006
October	1.0169	0.9983	1.0067
November	1.0079	0.9957	1.0016
December	1.0050	0.9891	0.9969