2017 SBD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.5687 KES

YEARLY LOW

12.9002 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.2382 KES

2017 SBD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 13.5687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 12.9002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6685 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2044 to the December average rate of 13.2595, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.5687 was up 3.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.1682, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67,844 KES

2016 Average 64,149 KES

Yearly Trough Low 64,501 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,342.58 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.3985

13.0738

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 13.2003, compared to 13.2761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0757 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2003

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.4168 KES (High: 13.3170 / Low: 12.9002). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1575 KES (High: 13.3097 / Low: 13.1522).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4168

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1575

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1175 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 13.3715) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.9590), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4125 (+3.18%).

2017 Avg (August) 13.3715

2016 Avg (August) 12.9590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.3170	12.9002	13.2044
February	13.4165	13.2289	13.3152
March	13.2996	13.1135	13.2290
April	13.3558	13.1354	13.2184
May	13.1820	12.9537	13.1009
June	13.2730	13.0052	13.1341
July	13.4066	13.1552	13.2685
August	13.5687	13.1973	13.3715
September	13.3672	13.1589	13.2852
October	13.3097	13.1522	13.2432
November	13.3167	13.0058	13.2285
December	13.3270	13.1507	13.2595