2017 PGK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

33.1358 KES

YEARLY LOW

31.3821 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

32.4196 KES

2017 PGK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 33.1358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 31.3821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7538 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.6592 to the December average rate of 32.0476, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 33.1358 was down 2.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 34.1167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 165,679 KES

2016 Average 162,147 KES

Yearly Trough Low 156,910 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,768.77 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

32.8439

31.9753

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 32.4842, compared to 32.3550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.4842

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.3550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.5174 KES (High: 33.1168 / Low: 31.5994). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4044 KES (High: 32.3148 / Low: 31.9104).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.5174

December Spread (Stable) ±0.4044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3471 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3471

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 32.7715) against the same month in 2016 (average: 33.5402), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7688 (-2.29%).

2017 Avg (February) 32.7715

2016 Avg (February) 33.5402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	33.0299	32.1417	32.6592
February	33.1358	32.4131	32.7715
March	32.7706	32.0894	32.4244
April	32.6777	31.4097	32.1396
May	32.7272	31.3821	32.4467
June	32.8886	31.4280	32.4638
July	33.1168	31.5994	32.6924
August	32.8836	32.0271	32.5472
September	32.4348	31.7740	32.2132
October	32.5714	32.1660	32.3376
November	32.4867	32.0816	32.2921
December	32.3148	31.9104	32.0476