2017 KES to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5979 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.5404 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5639 RUB

2017 KES to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.5979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 0.5404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0575 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5772 to the December average rate of 0.5681, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5979 was down 25.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8033, 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 2,990 RUB

2016 Average 3,299 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 2,702 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 287.38 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5802

0.5442

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to RUB 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 0.5608, compared to 0.5670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5608

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0365 RUB (High: 0.5827 / Low: 0.5462). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 RUB (High: 0.5648 / Low: 0.5534).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0365

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5772) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7480), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1708 (-22.83%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5772

2016 Avg (January) 0.7480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5979	0.5694	0.5772
February	0.5789	0.5504	0.5639
March	0.5778	0.5439	0.5627
April	0.5538	0.5404	0.5472
May	0.5668	0.5454	0.5534
June	0.5827	0.5462	0.5604
July	0.5860	0.5668	0.5739
August	0.5828	0.5638	0.5738
September	0.5645	0.5513	0.5588
October	0.5648	0.5534	0.5581
November	0.5819	0.5617	0.5691
December	0.5757	0.5577	0.5681