2017 KES to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0775 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0737 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0755 SBD

2017 KES to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.0737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0757 to the December average rate of 0.0754, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0775 was down 3.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0804, 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 388 SBD

2016 Average 390 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 368 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.10 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0765

0.0746

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KES to SBD 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 0.0758, compared to 0.0753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0758

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0024 SBD (High: 0.0775 / Low: 0.0751). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 SBD (High: 0.0760 / Low: 0.0751).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0757) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0796), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0038 (-4.80%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0757

2016 Avg (January) 0.0796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0775	0.0751	0.0757
February	0.0756	0.0745	0.0751
March	0.0763	0.0752	0.0756
April	0.0761	0.0749	0.0757
May	0.0772	0.0759	0.0763
June	0.0769	0.0753	0.0761
July	0.0760	0.0746	0.0754
August	0.0758	0.0737	0.0748
September	0.0760	0.0748	0.0753
October	0.0760	0.0751	0.0755
November	0.0769	0.0751	0.0756
December	0.0760	0.0750	0.0754