2017 RON to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.0476 KES

YEARLY LOW

23.6368 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

25.5609 KES

2017 RON to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 27.0476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 23.6368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4108 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.4903 to the December average rate of 26.3297, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 27.0476 was up 4.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 25.9521, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 135,238 KES

2016 Average 125,105 KES

Yearly Trough Low 118,184 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,053.85 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

26.9815

23.9169

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 24.6671, compared to 26.4546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7876 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.6671

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.4546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.2953 KES (High: 26.9396 / Low: 25.6442). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4211 KES (High: 26.5386 / Low: 26.1175).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.2953

December Spread (Stable) ±0.4211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2551 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 26.7119) against the same month in 2016 (average: 25.4814), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2305 (+4.83%).

2017 Avg (August) 26.7119

2016 Avg (August) 25.4814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	24.9000	23.6368	24.4903
February	24.7643	24.0462	24.4274
March	24.5215	23.7674	24.1723
April	24.9210	24.0864	24.4359
May	25.4872	24.6204	25.0671
June	25.9567	25.0471	25.4095
July	26.9396	25.6442	26.2151
August	27.0476	26.4062	26.7119
September	27.0252	26.4197	26.7262
October	26.7334	26.1344	26.4845
November	26.5638	25.9781	26.2605
December	26.5386	26.1175	26.3297