2017 KES to ZMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

51.5764 ZMK

YEARLY LOW

0.0096 ZMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.3581 ZMK

2017 KES to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KES to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 51.5764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.0096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.5668 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.2125 to the December average rate of 0.0097, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 51.5764 was down 1.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 52.3165, 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 257,882 ZMK

2016 Average 258,646 ZMK

Yearly Trough Low 48 ZMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 257,833.92 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

56.2028

-5.0988

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to ZMK 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 30.7066, compared to 0.0097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 30.6969 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.7066

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 51.2691 ZMK (High: 51.2787 / Low: 0.0096). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZMK (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0096).

January Spread (Volatile) ±51.2691

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 29.4547 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -29.4547

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 51.0943) against the same month in 2016 (average: 51.7717), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6774 (-1.31%).

2017 Avg (March) 51.0943

2016 Avg (March) 51.7717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	51.2787	0.0096	39.2125
February	51.0376	0.0096	21.7433
March	51.5764	50.8745	51.0943
April	51.0172	50.6510	50.8171
May	50.9737	0.0097	21.3624
June	0.0097	0.0096	0.0097
July	0.0096	0.0096	0.0096
August	0.0097	0.0096	0.0097
September	0.0097	0.0097	0.0097
October	0.0097	0.0096	0.0097
November	0.0097	0.0096	0.0097
December	0.0097	0.0097	0.0097