2017 PYG to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0191 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0178 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0184 KES

2017 PYG to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PYG to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.0191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0181 to the December average rate of 0.0182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0191 was up 3.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 96 KES

2016 Average 89 KES

Yearly Trough Low 89 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.39 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0188

0.0180

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0184, compared to 0.0184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0184

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0012 KES (High: 0.0191 / Low: 0.0179). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KES (High: 0.0184 / Low: 0.0181).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0185) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0181), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+1.71%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0185

2016 Avg (April) 0.0181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0182	0.0178	0.0181
February	0.0185	0.0180	0.0181
March	0.0190	0.0179	0.0186
April	0.0191	0.0179	0.0185
May	0.0186	0.0181	0.0183
June	0.0188	0.0183	0.0185
July	0.0191	0.0186	0.0187
August	0.0187	0.0181	0.0185
September	0.0183	0.0180	0.0181
October	0.0184	0.0181	0.0182
November	0.0184	0.0181	0.0182
December	0.0185	0.0181	0.0182