YEARLY HIGH
1.1524 RSD
YEARLY LOW
0.9551 RSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0416 RSD

2017 KES to RSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to RSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.1524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.9551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1974 RSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1222 to the December average rate of 0.9742, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1524 was down 0.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1631, 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 5,762 RSD
2016 Average 5,479 RSD
Yearly Trough Low 4,775 RSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 986.76 RSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1425
0.9547
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to RSD 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 1.1026, compared to 0.9806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1026
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0477 RSD (High: 1.0257 / Low: 0.9779). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 RSD (High: 0.9901 / Low: 0.9746).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0477
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

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 0.0443 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0443

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.1222) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1024), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0199 (+1.80%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.1222
2016 Avg (January) 1.1024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1524 1.1065 1.1222
February 1.1376 1.1066 1.1239
March 1.1441 1.1115 1.1269
April 1.1315 1.0927 1.1164
May 1.0988 1.0539 1.0771
June 1.0603 1.0177 1.0492
July 1.0257 0.9779 1.0049
August 0.9845 0.9648 0.9766
September 0.9830 0.9601 0.9703
October 0.9901 0.9746 0.9810
November 0.9884 0.9681 0.9767
December 0.9881 0.9551 0.9742