YEARLY HIGH
0.3495 THB
YEARLY LOW
0.3142 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3281 THB

2017 KES to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.3495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.3142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0354 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3418 to the December average rate of 0.3165, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3495 was down 1.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3558, 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 1,748 THB
2016 Average 1,738 THB
Yearly Trough Low 1,571 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 176.81 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3444
0.3140
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to THB 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 0.3358, compared to 0.3205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3358
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0115 THB (High: 0.3450 / Low: 0.3335). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 THB (High: 0.3231 / Low: 0.3198).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3418) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3530), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0112 (-3.16%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3418
2016 Avg (January) 0.3530

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3495 0.3383 0.3418
February 0.3396 0.3359 0.3379
March 0.3450 0.3335 0.3393
April 0.3363 0.3314 0.3335
May 0.3373 0.3295 0.3337
June 0.3317 0.3272 0.3286
July 0.3291 0.3204 0.3247
August 0.3231 0.3198 0.3212
September 0.3249 0.3199 0.3215
October 0.3239 0.3197 0.3212
November 0.3198 0.3151 0.3178
December 0.3186 0.3142 0.3165