2017 KES to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

74.4583 SLL

YEARLY LOW

52.7009 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

72.2960 SLL

2017 KES to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 74.4583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 52.7009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.7575 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.4735 to the December average rate of 74.1714, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 74.4583 was up 33.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 55.8550, 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 372,292 SLL

2016 Average 237,558 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 263,504 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,787.34 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

74.9412

65.7037

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KES to SLL 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 71.2672, compared to 73.3248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.2672

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.3248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 18.9333 SLL (High: 71.6341 / Low: 52.7009). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3457 SLL (High: 74.0199 / Low: 73.6742).

January Spread (Volatile) ±18.9333

November Spread (Stable) ±0.3457

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.2925 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2925

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 74.1714) against the same month in 2016 (average: 54.1295), the exchange rate shifted by +20.0419 (+37.03%).

2017 Avg (December) 74.1714

2016 Avg (December) 54.1295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	71.6341	52.7009	66.4735
February	72.0902	70.7567	71.4740
March	73.3460	70.3152	72.3450
April	72.6101	72.1155	72.3306
May	72.9910	72.1075	72.4308
June	73.2590	71.7817	72.5492
July	72.7786	71.7974	72.2567
August	73.1943	72.2054	72.7129
September	73.6375	72.9671	73.1914
October	74.2526	73.2069	73.8549
November	74.0199	73.6742	73.7617
December	74.4583	73.7065	74.1714