2017 KES to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4559 YER

YEARLY LOW

2.4040 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4200 YER

2017 KES to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 2.4559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 2.4040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0519 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4114 to the December average rate of 2.4277, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.4559 was down 1.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.4894, 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 12,279 YER

2016 Average 11,850 YER

Yearly Trough Low 12,020 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 259.73 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.4330

2.4087

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to YER 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 2.4202, compared to 2.4198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4202

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0434 YER (High: 2.4559 / Low: 2.4125). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 YER (High: 2.4150 / Low: 2.4061).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0434

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

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 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 2.4310) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1190), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3120 (+14.72%).

2017 Avg (March) 2.4310

2016 Avg (March) 2.1190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4411	2.4040	2.4114
February	2.4298	2.4068	2.4135
March	2.4559	2.4125	2.4310
April	2.4306	2.4134	2.4214
May	2.4313	2.4212	2.4250
June	2.4372	2.4136	2.4190
July	2.4150	2.4061	2.4107
August	2.4343	2.4084	2.4171
September	2.4361	2.4195	2.4269
October	2.4262	2.4099	2.4201
November	2.4284	2.4118	2.4166
December	2.4356	2.4169	2.4277