2017 KES to UAH Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2728 UAH

YEARLY LOW

0.2450 UAH

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2573 UAH

2017 KES to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.2728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.2450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0278 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2626 to the December average rate of 0.2672, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2728 was up 1.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2682, 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 1,364 UAH

2016 Average 1,259 UAH

Yearly Trough Low 1,225 UAH

Transaction Impact: A difference of 139.13 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2692

0.2453

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KES to UAH 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 0.2590, compared to 0.2555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2590

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0131 UAH (High: 0.2667 / Low: 0.2536). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 UAH (High: 0.2580 / Low: 0.2537).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0131

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2672) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2572), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0100 (+3.88%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2672

2016 Avg (December) 0.2572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2667	0.2536	0.2626
February	0.2643	0.2586	0.2614
March	0.2645	0.2587	0.2623
April	0.2633	0.2567	0.2598
May	0.2580	0.2537	0.2558
June	0.2547	0.2498	0.2520
July	0.2513	0.2465	0.2496
August	0.2506	0.2450	0.2473
September	0.2576	0.2503	0.2538
October	0.2603	0.2549	0.2577
November	0.2621	0.2551	0.2576
December	0.2728	0.2617	0.2672