2017 LTL to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

104.0050 KES

YEARLY LOW

31.1400 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

89.6975 KES

2017 LTL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 104.0050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 31.1400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.8650 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.1333 to the December average rate of 103.0970, the exchange rate registered a net change of 114.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 104.0050 was up 208.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 33.6630, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 520,025 KES

2016 Average 164,492 KES

Yearly Trough Low 155,700 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 364,324.93 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

111.0318

24.6356

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 75.9607, compared to 103.4343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.4735 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 75.9607

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 103.4343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 72.7802 KES (High: 103.9202 / Low: 31.1400). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3523 KES (High: 104.0050 / Low: 103.6527).

January Spread (Volatile) ±72.7802

July Spread (Stable) ±0.3523

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 41.0338 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -41.0338

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 103.8322) against the same month in 2016 (average: 32.8459), the exchange rate shifted by +70.9862 (+216.12%).

2017 Avg (July) 103.8322

2016 Avg (July) 32.8459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	103.9202	31.1400	48.1333
February	103.8950	31.5177	72.8692
March	32.3208	31.3220	31.8353
April	103.6905	31.9426	96.2511
May	103.3800	102.9478	103.2123
June	103.7055	102.6838	103.4630
July	104.0050	103.6527	103.8322
August	103.9300	102.9000	103.5246
September	103.4350	102.7450	103.1432
October	103.8666	103.1900	103.4383
November	103.7450	103.0500	103.5703
December	103.5452	102.7778	103.0970