2017 MMK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0772 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0748 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0760 KES

2017 MMK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MMK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 0.0772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0764 to the December average rate of 0.0759, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0772 was down 11.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0870, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 386 KES

2016 Average 412 KES

Yearly Trough Low 374 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.17 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0766

0.0751

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.0758, compared to 0.0761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0758

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0024 KES (High: 0.0772 / Low: 0.0748). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 KES (High: 0.0759 / Low: 0.0748).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0764) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0788), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-2.94%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0764

2016 Avg (January) 0.0788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0772	0.0748	0.0764
February	0.0768	0.0752	0.0757
March	0.0759	0.0748	0.0752
April	0.0766	0.0753	0.0760
May	0.0765	0.0752	0.0757
June	0.0765	0.0754	0.0760
July	0.0769	0.0755	0.0762
August	0.0767	0.0753	0.0761
September	0.0763	0.0752	0.0758
October	0.0768	0.0754	0.0760
November	0.0769	0.0755	0.0764
December	0.0765	0.0754	0.0759