YEARLY HIGH
0.0891 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.0767 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0826 SEK

2017 KES to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.0767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0124 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0862 to the December average rate of 0.0813, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0891 was down 2.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0917, 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 445 SEK
2016 Average 422 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 383 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.88 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0876
0.0767
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to SEK 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 0.0858, compared to 0.0795 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0858
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0795

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0048 SEK (High: 0.0891 / Low: 0.0843). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 SEK (High: 0.0818 / Low: 0.0801).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0862) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0834), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+3.37%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0862
2016 Avg (January) 0.0834

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0891 0.0843 0.0862
February 0.0879 0.0842 0.0860
March 0.0883 0.0853 0.0867
April 0.0878 0.0848 0.0867
May 0.0865 0.0839 0.0850
June 0.0849 0.0813 0.0839
July 0.0821 0.0778 0.0800
August 0.0787 0.0770 0.0781
September 0.0789 0.0767 0.0776
October 0.0808 0.0778 0.0791
November 0.0818 0.0801 0.0809
December 0.0825 0.0793 0.0813