YEARLY HIGH
3.5583 KES
YEARLY LOW
3.3333 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4489 KES

2017 NIO to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NIO to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 3.5583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 3.3333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2251 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5282 to the December average rate of 3.3444, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.5583 was down 4.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.7068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,792 KES
2016 Average 17,752 KES
Yearly Trough Low 16,666 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,125.37 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.5466
3.3260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NIO 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 3.4924, compared to 3.4054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0870 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0930 KES (High: 3.5583 / Low: 3.4654). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0225 KES (High: 3.3558 / Low: 3.3333).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0930
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0225

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0588 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0588

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.5282) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.6792), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1509 (-4.10%).

2017 Avg (January) 3.5282
2016 Avg (January) 3.6792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5583 3.4654 3.5282
February 3.5428 3.4701 3.5111
March 3.5113 3.4344 3.4773
April 3.5066 3.4726 3.4899
May 3.4911 3.4476 3.4719
June 3.5034 3.4525 3.4758
July 3.5070 3.4484 3.4647
August 3.4972 3.4354 3.4611
September 3.4432 3.3535 3.4023
October 3.4188 3.3636 3.3909
November 3.3887 3.3487 3.3692
December 3.3558 3.3333 3.3444