YEARLY HIGH
0.0442 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0412 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0425 KES

2017 MNT to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MNT to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 0.0442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0418 to the December average rate of 0.0424, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0442 was down 15.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0523, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 221 KES
2016 Average 238 KES
Yearly Trough Low 206 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.87 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0439
0.0416
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MNT 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 0.0425, compared to 0.0425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0425
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0016 KES (High: 0.0442 / Low: 0.0426). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KES (High: 0.0425 / Low: 0.0422).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.0434) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0502), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0068 (-13.60%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.0434
2016 Avg (July) 0.0502

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0423 0.0412 0.0418
February 0.0424 0.0416 0.0419
March 0.0421 0.0413 0.0419
April 0.0432 0.0421 0.0428
May 0.0431 0.0426 0.0428
June 0.0442 0.0430 0.0437
July 0.0442 0.0426 0.0434
August 0.0427 0.0423 0.0425
September 0.0426 0.0418 0.0422
October 0.0423 0.0419 0.0422
November 0.0425 0.0422 0.0423
December 0.0426 0.0422 0.0424