2017 KWD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

344.2700 KES

YEARLY LOW

333.1316 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

340.8483 KES

2017 KWD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KWD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 344.2700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 333.1316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.1384 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 339.5976 to the December average rate of 341.4496, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 344.2700 was up 0.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 341.8750, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,721,350 KES

2016 Average 1,679,297 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,665,658 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,692.07 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

343.5211

336.2211

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to KES 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 339.2935, compared to 342.4030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 339.2935

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 342.4030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 6.4453 KES (High: 341.1938 / Low: 334.7486). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8699 KES (High: 343.3680 / Low: 341.4980).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.4453

October Spread (Stable) ±1.8699

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.6734 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6734

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 342.9117) against the same month in 2016 (average: 335.4058), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5059 (+2.24%).

2017 Avg (July) 342.9117

2016 Avg (July) 335.4058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	341.1938	334.7486	339.5976
February	341.0396	337.0056	339.5028
March	338.6217	333.1316	336.8295
April	341.8642	337.4808	339.3808
May	340.4358	338.4631	339.4830
June	342.0329	338.1930	340.9676
July	344.2700	341.7250	342.9117
August	344.1152	341.3422	342.9127
September	343.1267	340.8439	342.1911
October	343.3680	341.4980	342.2635
November	343.4111	341.0614	342.6896
December	342.8626	340.2900	341.4496