2017 NAD to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 NAD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the NAD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 8.3961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 7.1725.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2237 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.6619 to the December average rate of 7.8617, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.3961 was up 10.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.6266, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
NAD 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 7.8292, compared to 7.7261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1031 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.9056 KES (High: 8.3961 / Low: 7.4905). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2563 KES (High: 7.9599 / Low: 7.7036).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2899 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 7.8617) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.3677), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4940 (+6.70%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.8549 | 7.4512 | 7.6619 |
| February | 8.0043 | 7.6905 | 7.8474 |
| March | 8.2767 | 7.6762 | 7.9670 |
| April | 7.9868 | 7.4148 | 7.6771 |
| May | 8.0137 | 7.5501 | 7.7908 |
| June | 8.1542 | 7.8933 | 8.0312 |
| July | 8.1109 | 7.6914 | 7.9182 |
| August | 7.9599 | 7.7036 | 7.8255 |
| September | 8.0169 | 7.5970 | 7.8417 |
| October | 7.7607 | 7.3062 | 7.5578 |
| November | 7.5610 | 7.1725 | 7.3519 |
| December | 8.3961 | 7.4905 | 7.8617 |