2017 LAK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0130 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0123 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0126 KES

2017 LAK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LAK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.0130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.0123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0128 to the December average rate of 0.0124, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0130 was up 1.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0128, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65 KES

2016 Average 63 KES

Yearly Trough Low 62 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.21 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0128

0.0124

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0127, compared to 0.0125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0127

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0004 KES (High: 0.0130 / Low: 0.0125). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KES (High: 0.0125 / Low: 0.0124).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0128) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0126), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+1.70%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0128

2016 Avg (January) 0.0126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0130	0.0126	0.0128
February	0.0130	0.0125	0.0127
March	0.0129	0.0125	0.0127
April	0.0129	0.0125	0.0127
May	0.0129	0.0126	0.0127
June	0.0129	0.0125	0.0126
July	0.0130	0.0125	0.0126
August	0.0126	0.0124	0.0125
September	0.0125	0.0123	0.0124
October	0.0125	0.0124	0.0124
November	0.0125	0.0124	0.0125
December	0.0125	0.0123	0.0124