2017 KES to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0073 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0068 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0070 XDR

2017 KES to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.0073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.0068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0071 to the December average rate of 0.0069, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0073 was down 0.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0073, 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 36 XDR

2016 Average 35 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 34 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.53 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0072

0.0068

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to XDR 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 0.0071, compared to 0.0069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0071

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 XDR (High: 0.0073 / Low: 0.0071). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0069 / Low: 0.0068).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0072) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0071), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+1.73%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0072

2016 Avg (March) 0.0071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0073	0.0071	0.0071
February	0.0072	0.0071	0.0071
March	0.0073	0.0071	0.0072
April	0.0072	0.0071	0.0071
May	0.0071	0.0070	0.0070
June	0.0070	0.0069	0.0070
July	0.0070	0.0068	0.0069
August	0.0069	0.0068	0.0068
September	0.0069	0.0068	0.0068
October	0.0069	0.0068	0.0069
November	0.0069	0.0068	0.0069
December	0.0069	0.0068	0.0069