2017 PEN to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

32.1595 KES

YEARLY LOW

30.4703 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

31.7168 KES

2017 PEN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 32.1595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 30.4703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6892 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.0787 to the December average rate of 31.7746, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 32.1595 was up 3.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 31.1529, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 160,797 KES

2016 Average 150,466 KES

Yearly Trough Low 152,351 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,445.82 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

32.0663

30.9889

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 31.5692, compared to 31.8644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2953 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.5692

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.8644

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.5411 KES (High: 32.0642 / Low: 30.5231). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3185 KES (High: 31.9459 / Low: 31.6274).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.5411

April Spread (Stable) ±0.3185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.2924 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2924

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 31.9765) against the same month in 2016 (average: 30.6627), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3139 (+4.28%).

2017 Avg (July) 31.9765

2016 Avg (July) 30.6627

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	31.7127	30.4703	31.0787
February	32.0713	31.5224	31.7992
March	31.7946	31.1129	31.5068
April	31.9459	31.6274	31.8023
May	31.8438	31.3403	31.5420
June	31.9805	31.4373	31.6860
July	32.1595	31.8032	31.9765
August	32.1075	31.7443	31.9404
September	31.9386	31.5739	31.7754
October	32.0839	31.5292	31.8095
November	32.0642	30.5231	31.9100
December	31.9253	31.3431	31.7746