2017 KES to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1396 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1188 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1287 ZAR

2017 KES to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.1396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.1188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0207 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1309 to the December average rate of 0.1270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1396 was down 15.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1646, 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 698 ZAR

2016 Average 724 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 594 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.66 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1372

0.1235

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KES to ZAR 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 0.1278, compared to 0.1296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1278

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0148 ZAR (High: 0.1336 / Low: 0.1188). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 ZAR (High: 0.1301 / Low: 0.1260).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0148

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.1361) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1374), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-0.97%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.1361

2016 Avg (November) 0.1374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1346	0.1274	0.1309
February	0.1297	0.1242	0.1272
March	0.1306	0.1206	0.1257
April	0.1347	0.1257	0.1300
May	0.1324	0.1245	0.1284
June	0.1264	0.1222	0.1246
July	0.1306	0.1243	0.1264
August	0.1301	0.1260	0.1279
September	0.1314	0.1240	0.1276
October	0.1373	0.1284	0.1324
November	0.1396	0.1322	0.1361
December	0.1336	0.1188	0.1270