YEARLY HIGH
0.0384 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.0330 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0353 TRY

2017 KES to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 0.0384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.0330.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0361 to the December average rate of 0.0372, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0384 was up 10.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0348, 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 192 TRY
2016 Average 149 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 165 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.96 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0380
0.0333
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to TRY 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 0.0352, compared to 0.0354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0029 TRY (High: 0.0373 / Low: 0.0344). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 TRY (High: 0.0344 / Low: 0.0337).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0376) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0324), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+16.09%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0376
2016 Avg (November) 0.0324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0373 0.0344 0.0361
February 0.0363 0.0345 0.0353
March 0.0368 0.0350 0.0357
April 0.0361 0.0344 0.0353
May 0.0351 0.0341 0.0346
June 0.0344 0.0337 0.0340
July 0.0349 0.0339 0.0342
August 0.0342 0.0333 0.0339
September 0.0346 0.0330 0.0337
October 0.0368 0.0343 0.0356
November 0.0384 0.0366 0.0376
December 0.0381 0.0366 0.0372