YEARLY HIGH
0.0423 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0370 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0392 RON

2017 KES to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.0370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0408 to the December average rate of 0.0380, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0423 was down 0.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0426, 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 212 RON
2016 Average 200 RON
Yearly Trough Low 185 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.67 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0418
0.0370
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to RON 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 0.0406, compared to 0.0378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0406
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0021 RON (High: 0.0423 / Low: 0.0402). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 RON (High: 0.0383 / Low: 0.0377).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0408) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0407), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.22%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0408
2016 Avg (January) 0.0407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0423 0.0402 0.0408
February 0.0416 0.0404 0.0409
March 0.0421 0.0408 0.0414
April 0.0415 0.0401 0.0409
May 0.0406 0.0392 0.0399
June 0.0399 0.0385 0.0394
July 0.0390 0.0371 0.0382
August 0.0379 0.0370 0.0374
September 0.0379 0.0370 0.0374
October 0.0383 0.0374 0.0378
November 0.0385 0.0376 0.0381
December 0.0383 0.0377 0.0380