2017 KES to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0098 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.0096 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0097 USD

2017 KES to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.0098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.0096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0096 to the December average rate of 0.0097, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0098 was down 1.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0100, 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 49 USD

2016 Average 49 USD

Yearly Trough Low 48 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.03 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0097

0.0096

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to USD 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 0.0097, compared to 0.0097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0097

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0098 / Low: 0.0096). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0096).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0097) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0099), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-1.31%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0097

2016 Avg (March) 0.0099

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0098	0.0096	0.0096
February	0.0097	0.0096	0.0097
March	0.0098	0.0097	0.0097
April	0.0097	0.0096	0.0097
May	0.0097	0.0097	0.0097
June	0.0097	0.0096	0.0097
July	0.0096	0.0096	0.0096
August	0.0097	0.0096	0.0097
September	0.0097	0.0097	0.0097
October	0.0097	0.0096	0.0097
November	0.0097	0.0096	0.0097
December	0.0097	0.0097	0.0097