YEARLY HIGH
13.3605 KES
YEARLY LOW
11.8397 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.5181 KES

2017 NOK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NOK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 13.3605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 11.8397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5208 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2583 to the December average rate of 12.4050, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.3605 was up 5.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.6931, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,803 KES
2016 Average 60,455 KES
Yearly Trough Low 59,199 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,604.01 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.2843
11.9132
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 12.1980, compared to 12.8381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1980
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.8396 KES (High: 13.1863 / Low: 12.3467). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2280 KES (High: 12.1481 / Low: 11.9201).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8396
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2280

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3523 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3523

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 13.1700) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.3250), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8450 (+6.86%).

2017 Avg (September) 13.1700
2016 Avg (September) 12.3250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.5851 11.8397 12.2583
February 12.6586 12.2529 12.4396
March 12.1956 11.9273 12.0873
April 12.1481 11.9201 12.0274
May 12.3939 11.8713 12.1442
June 12.4185 12.1027 12.2312
July 13.1863 12.3467 12.7380
August 13.3435 13.0003 13.1249
September 13.3605 12.9619 13.1700
October 13.0984 12.6771 12.9333
November 12.7567 12.3855 12.6577
December 12.5726 12.2643 12.4050