2017 SAR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.7377 KES

YEARLY LOW

27.1539 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.5707 KES

2017 SAR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 27.7377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 27.1539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5837 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.6603 to the December average rate of 27.4920, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 27.7377 was up 1.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 27.4480, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 138,688 KES

2016 Average 135,316 KES

Yearly Trough Low 135,770 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,918.64 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

27.7145

27.3846

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 27.5605, compared to 27.5810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.5605

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.5810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.4239 KES (High: 27.7377 / Low: 27.3138). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0950 KES (High: 27.7336 / Low: 27.6385).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4239

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0950

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 0.2154 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 27.6603) against the same month in 2016 (average: 27.2764), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3839 (+1.41%).

2017 Avg (January) 27.6603

2016 Avg (January) 27.2764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	27.7377	27.3138	27.6603
February	27.7079	27.4399	27.6275
March	27.5286	27.1539	27.4121
April	27.6383	27.4571	27.5553
May	27.5662	27.4498	27.5203
June	27.6513	27.3802	27.5874
July	27.7336	27.6385	27.6870
August	27.7128	27.4385	27.6052
September	27.5784	27.3957	27.5032
October	27.6963	27.5144	27.5817
November	27.6635	27.4763	27.6167
December	27.6102	27.4321	27.4920