2017 MXN to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 MXN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the MXN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 5.9437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 4.7332.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2106 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8612 to the December average rate of 5.3649, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.9437 was down 0.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.9572, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
MXN to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.3376, compared to 5.6266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2890 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.3646 KES (High: 5.5072 / Low: 5.1425). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1229 KES (High: 5.8738 / Low: 5.7509).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2922 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 5.8266) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.4536), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3729 (+6.84%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0066 | 4.7332 | 4.8612 |
| February | 5.2625 | 5.0157 | 5.1108 |
| March | 5.5072 | 5.1425 | 5.3377 |
| April | 5.5986 | 5.3875 | 5.5174 |
| May | 5.6010 | 5.3741 | 5.4988 |
| June | 5.8125 | 5.4822 | 5.6996 |
| July | 5.9437 | 5.6579 | 5.8266 |
| August | 5.8738 | 5.7509 | 5.8168 |
| September | 5.8502 | 5.6535 | 5.7852 |
| October | 5.6973 | 5.3920 | 5.4930 |
| November | 5.5780 | 5.3909 | 5.4729 |
| December | 5.5455 | 5.1816 | 5.3649 |