2017 LKR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7008 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.6674 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6783 KES

2017 LKR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LKR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.7008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.6674.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0334 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6918 to the December average rate of 0.6731, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7008 was down 1.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7142, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,504 KES

2016 Average 3,473 KES

Yearly Trough Low 3,337 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 167.02 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6937

0.6712

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.6816, compared to 0.6749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6816

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0193 KES (High: 0.7008 / Low: 0.6815). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 KES (High: 0.6764 / Low: 0.6710).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0193

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.6918) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7106), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0188 (-2.64%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6918

2016 Avg (January) 0.7106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7008	0.6815	0.6918
February	0.6942	0.6764	0.6862
March	0.6835	0.6734	0.6783
April	0.6837	0.6754	0.6793
May	0.6806	0.6726	0.6773
June	0.6815	0.6738	0.6769
July	0.6840	0.6728	0.6771
August	0.6820	0.6718	0.6773
September	0.6791	0.6674	0.6738
October	0.6764	0.6710	0.6736
November	0.6795	0.6701	0.6745
December	0.6787	0.6701	0.6731