2017 KES to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5012 PHP

YEARLY LOW

0.4746 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4872 PHP

2017 KES to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.5012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.4746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0266 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4795 to the December average rate of 0.4878, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5012 was up 2.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4908, 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 2,506 PHP

2016 Average 2,339 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 2,373 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.97 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4984

0.4778

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KES to PHP 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 0.4829, compared to 0.4916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4829

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0150 PHP (High: 0.4988 / Low: 0.4839). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 PHP (High: 0.4902 / Low: 0.4856).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0150

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 0.4967) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4772), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0195 (+4.08%).

2017 Avg (October) 0.4967

2016 Avg (October) 0.4772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4853	0.4746	0.4795
February	0.4884	0.4778	0.4825
March	0.4911	0.4853	0.4886
April	0.4872	0.4752	0.4820
May	0.4856	0.4801	0.4827
June	0.4877	0.4773	0.4818
July	0.4902	0.4856	0.4875
August	0.4988	0.4839	0.4922
September	0.4980	0.4904	0.4942
October	0.5012	0.4903	0.4967
November	0.4970	0.4863	0.4916
December	0.4929	0.4825	0.4878