2017 KES to VUV Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0786 VUV

YEARLY LOW

0.9954 VUV

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0341 VUV

2017 KES to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 1.0786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.9954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0833 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0498 to the December average rate of 1.0374, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0786 was down 3.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1194, 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 5,393 VUV

2016 Average 5,361 VUV

Yearly Trough Low 4,977 VUV

Transaction Impact: A difference of 416.33 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0644

1.0029

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KES to VUV 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 1.0479, compared to 1.0204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0275 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0479

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0417 VUV (High: 1.0762 / Low: 1.0345). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 VUV (High: 1.0406 / Low: 1.0299).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0417

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0219 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 1.0593) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0900), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0307 (-2.82%).

2017 Avg (May) 1.0593

2016 Avg (May) 1.0900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0762	1.0345	1.0498
February	1.0406	1.0299	1.0349
March	1.0667	1.0390	1.0511
April	1.0600	1.0446	1.0527
May	1.0786	1.0435	1.0593
June	1.0503	1.0302	1.0394
July	1.0360	0.9958	1.0176
August	1.0221	0.9954	1.0080
September	1.0247	1.0012	1.0106
October	1.0294	1.0083	1.0206
November	1.0406	1.0192	1.0280
December	1.0468	1.0214	1.0374