2017 RUB to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8503 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.6725 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7740 KES

2017 RUB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 1.8503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.6725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1779 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7328 to the December average rate of 1.7605, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8503 was up 9.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.6947, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,252 KES

2016 Average 7,614 KES

Yearly Trough Low 8,362 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 889.31 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8370

1.7233

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 1.7840, compared to 1.7641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7840

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.1147 KES (High: 1.8310 / Low: 1.7163). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0367 KES (High: 1.8072 / Low: 1.7705).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1147

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0367

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0425 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 1.8276) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.5209), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3067 (+20.17%).

2017 Avg (April) 1.8276

2016 Avg (April) 1.5209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7561	1.6725	1.7328
February	1.8167	1.7274	1.7736
March	1.8387	1.7306	1.7777
April	1.8503	1.8057	1.8276
May	1.8336	1.7644	1.8074
June	1.8310	1.7163	1.7851
July	1.7644	1.7065	1.7425
August	1.7738	1.7159	1.7429
September	1.8138	1.7716	1.7895
October	1.8072	1.7705	1.7917
November	1.7804	1.7185	1.7573
December	1.7932	1.7369	1.7605