2017 KES to SVC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0857 SVC

YEARLY LOW

0.0832 SVC

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0846 SVC

2017 KES to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 0.0832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0843 to the December average rate of 0.0849, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0857 was down 1.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0872, 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 429 SVC

2016 Average 431 SVC

Yearly Trough Low 416 SVC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.32 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0851

0.0841

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KES to SVC 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 0.0846, compared to 0.0846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0846

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0020 SVC (High: 0.0857 / Low: 0.0837). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SVC (High: 0.0851 / Low: 0.0846).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0843) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0855), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-1.30%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0843

2016 Avg (January) 0.0855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0857	0.0837	0.0843
February	0.0850	0.0838	0.0845
March	0.0854	0.0842	0.0850
April	0.0852	0.0843	0.0847
May	0.0852	0.0842	0.0847
June	0.0849	0.0842	0.0845
July	0.0847	0.0832	0.0841
August	0.0853	0.0838	0.0844
September	0.0856	0.0844	0.0849
October	0.0850	0.0843	0.0846
November	0.0849	0.0842	0.0845
December	0.0851	0.0846	0.0849