2017 SDG to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 SDG to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the SDG to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 16.2603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 14.7143.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5461 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1214 to the December average rate of 15.3245, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.2603 was down 3.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.8298, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
SDG to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 15.7094, compared to 15.4738 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2356 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.8124 KES (High: 15.5266 / Low: 14.7143). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1165 KES (High: 15.5508 / Low: 15.4342).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.4372 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 16.0749) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.7170), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6421 (-3.84%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.2550 | 15.7190 | 16.1214 |
| February | 16.2603 | 15.5097 | 16.0749 |
| March | 16.0989 | 15.3302 | 15.6377 |
| April | 15.5367 | 15.3677 | 15.4627 |
| May | 15.5590 | 15.3883 | 15.4590 |
| June | 15.5711 | 15.4330 | 15.5008 |
| July | 15.7443 | 15.4806 | 15.5679 |
| August | 15.6348 | 15.3808 | 15.5199 |
| September | 15.4941 | 15.3147 | 15.4328 |
| October | 15.5506 | 15.4113 | 15.4854 |
| November | 15.5508 | 15.4342 | 15.5126 |
| December | 15.5266 | 14.7143 | 15.3245 |