YEARLY HIGH
0.0664 TTD
YEARLY LOW
0.0640 TTD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0651 TTD

2017 KES to TTD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to TTD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.0664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 TTD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0647 to the December average rate of 0.0653, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0664 was up 0.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0663, 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 332 TTD
2016 Average 327 TTD
Yearly Trough Low 320 TTD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.00 TTD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0657
0.0646
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to TTD 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 0.0650, compared to 0.0652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0018 TTD (High: 0.0658 / Low: 0.0640). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 TTD (High: 0.0655 / Low: 0.0649).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0656) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0661), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.77%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0656
2016 Avg (September) 0.0661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0658 0.0640 0.0647
February 0.0653 0.0643 0.0649
March 0.0657 0.0648 0.0654
April 0.0655 0.0649 0.0652
May 0.0655 0.0648 0.0651
June 0.0653 0.0645 0.0650
July 0.0653 0.0643 0.0649
August 0.0658 0.0645 0.0652
September 0.0664 0.0652 0.0656
October 0.0658 0.0647 0.0652
November 0.0654 0.0645 0.0650
December 0.0655 0.0647 0.0653