2017 MVR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.2949 KES

YEARLY LOW

6.5485 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.7001 KES

2017 MVR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MVR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 7.2949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 6.5485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7464 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7497 to the December average rate of 6.6926, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.2949 was up 8.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.7391, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,475 KES

2016 Average 33,248 KES

Yearly Trough Low 32,742 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,732.21 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.7651

6.6210

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 6.6833, compared to 6.7170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6833

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.6390 KES (High: 7.2949 / Low: 6.6559). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0441 KES (High: 6.7404 / Low: 6.6964).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6390

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0441

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 0.0698 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0698

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 6.7531) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.6775), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0756 (+1.13%).

2017 Avg (August) 6.7531

2016 Avg (August) 6.6775

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.8051	6.6912	6.7497
February	6.7597	6.6113	6.7029
March	6.6927	6.5485	6.6330
April	6.7305	6.6429	6.6947
May	6.7349	6.6087	6.6710
June	6.7038	6.5780	6.6484
July	6.7277	6.6828	6.7068
August	7.2949	6.6559	6.7531
September	6.7165	6.6630	6.6913
October	6.7404	6.6964	6.7144
November	6.7776	6.7295	6.7436
December	6.7237	6.6738	6.6926