2017 KES to UYU Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2863 UYU

YEARLY LOW

0.2696 UYU

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2771 UYU

2017 KES to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 0.2863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.2696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0167 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2756 to the December average rate of 0.2803, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2863 was down 10.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3201, 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 1,431 UYU

2016 Average 1,484 UYU

Yearly Trough Low 1,348 UYU

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.48 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2852

0.2710

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KES to UYU 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 0.2742, compared to 0.2799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2742

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0154 UYU (High: 0.2862 / Low: 0.2708). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 UYU (High: 0.2820 / Low: 0.2785).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0154

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 0.2841) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2779), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0061 (+2.21%).

2017 Avg (October) 0.2841

2016 Avg (October) 0.2779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2862	0.2708	0.2756
February	0.2758	0.2696	0.2733
March	0.2784	0.2730	0.2750
April	0.2787	0.2722	0.2753
May	0.2746	0.2700	0.2722
June	0.2758	0.2721	0.2740
July	0.2801	0.2725	0.2756
August	0.2803	0.2720	0.2764
September	0.2841	0.2784	0.2805
October	0.2863	0.2820	0.2841
November	0.2849	0.2796	0.2825
December	0.2820	0.2785	0.2803