YEARLY HIGH
0.0862 TJS
YEARLY LOW
0.0756 TJS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0831 TJS

2017 KES to TJS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to TJS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 0.0862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0106 TJS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0762 to the December average rate of 0.0855, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0862 was up 9.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0784, 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 431 TJS
2016 Average 386 TJS
Yearly Trough Low 378 TJS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.93 TJS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0865
0.0752
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to TJS 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 0.0811, compared to 0.0851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0811
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0052 TJS (High: 0.0860 / Low: 0.0809). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 TJS (High: 0.0859 / Low: 0.0853).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 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 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0855) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0778), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0077 (+9.90%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0855
2016 Avg (September) 0.0778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0771 0.0756 0.0762
February 0.0785 0.0759 0.0770
March 0.0810 0.0780 0.0792
April 0.0860 0.0809 0.0839
May 0.0857 0.0824 0.0850
June 0.0855 0.0847 0.0850
July 0.0853 0.0835 0.0846
August 0.0859 0.0844 0.0850
September 0.0862 0.0850 0.0855
October 0.0857 0.0846 0.0851
November 0.0856 0.0847 0.0851
December 0.0859 0.0853 0.0855