2017 KES to PEN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0328 PEN

YEARLY LOW

0.0311 PEN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0315 PEN

2017 KES to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.0311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0322 to the December average rate of 0.0315, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0328 was down 5.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0347, 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 164 PEN

2016 Average 166 PEN

Yearly Trough Low 155 PEN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.62 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0323

0.0312

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to PEN 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 0.0317, compared to 0.0314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0317

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0016 PEN (High: 0.0328 / Low: 0.0312). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 PEN (High: 0.0316 / Low: 0.0313).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0322) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0336), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-4.13%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0322

2016 Avg (January) 0.0336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0328	0.0315	0.0322
February	0.0317	0.0312	0.0314
March	0.0321	0.0315	0.0317
April	0.0316	0.0313	0.0314
May	0.0319	0.0314	0.0317
June	0.0318	0.0313	0.0316
July	0.0314	0.0311	0.0313
August	0.0315	0.0311	0.0313
September	0.0317	0.0313	0.0315
October	0.0317	0.0312	0.0314
November	0.0328	0.0312	0.0313
December	0.0319	0.0313	0.0315