2017 MRO to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2939 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.2809 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2873 KES

2017 MRO to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MRO to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 0.2939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.2809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0130 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2893 to the December average rate of 0.2902, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2939 was down 11.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,470 KES

2016 Average 1,447 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,405 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.88 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2928

0.2813

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.2875, compared to 0.2872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2875

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0109 KES (High: 0.2929 / Low: 0.2820). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 KES (High: 0.2912 / Low: 0.2891).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.2919) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2846), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0073 (+2.56%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.2919

2016 Avg (November) 0.2846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2913	0.2846	0.2893
February	0.2909	0.2866	0.2886
March	0.2888	0.2847	0.2862
April	0.2893	0.2853	0.2870
May	0.2883	0.2848	0.2867
June	0.2896	0.2850	0.2872
July	0.2895	0.2853	0.2872
August	0.2871	0.2812	0.2848
September	0.2837	0.2809	0.2823
October	0.2929	0.2820	0.2865
November	0.2939	0.2901	0.2919
December	0.2912	0.2891	0.2902