2017 KES to XPF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1141 XPF

YEARLY LOW

0.9605 XPF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0253 XPF

2017 KES to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 1.1141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.9605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1536 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0849 to the December average rate of 0.9774, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1141 was down 0.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1250, 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 5,570 XPF

2016 Average 5,312 XPF

Yearly Trough Low 4,802 XPF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 767.94 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1016

0.9592

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to XPF 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 1.0698, compared to 0.9808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0890 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0698

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1080 XPF (High: 1.1011 / Low: 0.9931). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0176 XPF (High: 0.9905 / Low: 0.9729).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1080

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0176

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 0.0331 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0331

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.0898) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0572), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0325 (+3.08%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.0898

2016 Avg (March) 1.0572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1113	1.0677	1.0849
February	1.1011	0.9931	1.0824
March	1.1141	1.0725	1.0898
April	1.0910	1.0606	1.0814
May	1.0685	1.0319	1.0493
June	1.0405	1.0102	1.0312
July	1.0189	0.9716	0.9981
August	0.9842	0.9660	0.9752
September	0.9819	0.9605	0.9711
October	0.9905	0.9729	0.9817
November	0.9927	0.9683	0.9811
December	0.9856	0.9636	0.9774