2017 KES to XCD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0265 XCD

YEARLY LOW

0.0260 XCD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0261 XCD

2017 KES to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.0265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 0.0260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0261 to the December average rate of 0.0262, 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 0.0265 was down 1.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0269, 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 133 XCD

2016 Average 133 XCD

Yearly Trough Low 130 XCD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.80 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0263

0.0260

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to XCD 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 0.0261, compared to 0.0261 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) 0.0261

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0261

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0004 XCD (High: 0.0264 / Low: 0.0260). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XCD (High: 0.0261 / Low: 0.0260).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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: 0.0263) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0266), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-1.25%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0263

2016 Avg (March) 0.0266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0264	0.0260	0.0261
February	0.0263	0.0260	0.0261
March	0.0265	0.0262	0.0263
April	0.0262	0.0261	0.0261
May	0.0263	0.0261	0.0262
June	0.0263	0.0261	0.0261
July	0.0261	0.0260	0.0260
August	0.0263	0.0260	0.0261
September	0.0263	0.0261	0.0262
October	0.0262	0.0260	0.0261
November	0.0262	0.0260	0.0261
December	0.0263	0.0261	0.0262