2017 KES to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 KES to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the KES to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 6.1092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 5.2798.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8294 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9658 to the December average rate of 5.3730, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.1092 was down 0.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.1548, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
KES to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.8756, compared to 5.3913 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4843 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.2499 XOF (High: 5.5908 / Low: 5.3409). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0969 XOF (High: 5.4449 / Low: 5.3480).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1751 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 5.9658) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.9319), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0339 (+0.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.1092 | 5.8874 | 5.9658 |
| February | 6.0405 | 5.8702 | 5.9632 |
| March | 6.0916 | 5.8951 | 5.9865 |
| April | 5.9796 | 5.8326 | 5.9289 |
| May | 5.8450 | 5.6629 | 5.7538 |
| June | 5.6923 | 5.5588 | 5.6554 |
| July | 5.5908 | 5.3409 | 5.4866 |
| August | 5.4098 | 5.3100 | 5.3607 |
| September | 5.3973 | 5.2798 | 5.3381 |
| October | 5.4449 | 5.3480 | 5.3965 |
| November | 5.4566 | 5.3227 | 5.3931 |
| December | 5.4180 | 5.2969 | 5.3730 |