2017 KES to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

56.0691 PYG

YEARLY LOW

52.3225 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

54.4860 PYG

2017 KES to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 56.0691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 52.3225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7466 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.3100 to the December average rate of 54.8905, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 56.0691 was down 3.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 58.1515, 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 280,345 PYG

2016 Average 279,544 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 261,612 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,733.00 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

55.5062

53.1518

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to PYG 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 54.4683, compared to 54.5038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.4683

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.5038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 3.6335 PYG (High: 55.9559 / Low: 52.3225). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7246 PYG (High: 55.1707 / Low: 54.4461).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.6335

November Spread (Stable) ±0.7246

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.4923 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4923

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 55.3100) against the same month in 2016 (average: 57.5909), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2809 (-3.96%).

2017 Avg (January) 55.3100

2016 Avg (January) 57.5909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	56.0691	54.8127	55.3100
February	55.7050	54.0574	55.1758
March	55.9559	52.6743	53.6834
April	55.9559	52.3225	54.1966
May	55.1999	53.8445	54.5189
June	54.7596	53.2101	53.9250
July	53.8823	52.3487	53.3480
August	55.2091	53.3815	53.9785
September	55.5778	54.7572	55.1223
October	55.3599	54.4889	54.8585
November	55.1707	54.4461	54.8247
December	55.3050	54.1147	54.8905