YEARLY HIGH
223.7160 VND
YEARLY LOW
216.6643 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
219.6289 VND

2017 KES to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 223.7160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 216.6643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0516 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 217.8697 to the December average rate of 220.3031, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 223.7160 was up 0.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 223.4304, 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 1,118,580 VND
2016 Average 1,101,806 VND
Yearly Trough Low 1,083,322 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,258.24 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

221.9393
217.4997
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to VND 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 219.6037, compared to 219.6541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0504 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 219.6037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 219.6541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 5.8281 VND (High: 222.4925 / Low: 216.6643). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1637 VND (High: 219.2856 / Low: 218.1219).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.8281
July Spread (Stable) ±1.1637

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 1.9200 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 221.5693) against the same month in 2016 (average: 219.7940), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7753 (+0.81%).

2017 Avg (March) 221.5693
2016 Avg (March) 219.7940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 222.4925 216.6643 217.8697
February 221.2678 217.3573 219.2229
March 223.7160 220.6751 221.5693
April 221.1815 218.5078 219.6493
May 220.7933 219.0732 219.9273
June 220.6189 218.8975 219.3836
July 219.2856 218.1219 218.7598
August 221.0597 218.3147 219.5115
September 221.3159 219.7575 220.4068
October 220.6150 218.7086 219.6612
November 220.4959 218.8786 219.2820
December 220.9818 219.3831 220.3031