YEARLY HIGH
13.0395 KES
YEARLY LOW
11.2278 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.1232 KES

2017 SEK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SEK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 13.0395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 11.2278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8118 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5969 to the December average rate of 12.3034, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.0395 was up 2.89% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.6736, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,198 KES
2016 Average 59,365 KES
Yearly Trough Low 56,139 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,058.91 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.0251
11.3958
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 11.6619, compared to 12.5845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6619
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.6791 KES (High: 12.8592 / Low: 12.1801). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2505 KES (High: 12.4783 / Low: 12.2279).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.6791
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2505

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2885 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2885

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 12.8893) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.8605), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0288 (+8.67%).

2017 Avg (September) 12.8893
2016 Avg (September) 11.8605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8683 11.2278 11.5969
February 11.8750 11.3751 11.6279
March 11.7177 11.3263 11.5324
April 11.7927 11.3934 11.5315
May 11.9250 11.5559 11.7618
June 12.2974 11.7830 11.9208
July 12.8592 12.1801 12.4953
August 12.9945 12.7040 12.8113
September 13.0395 12.6713 12.8893
October 12.8466 12.3793 12.6481
November 12.4783 12.2279 12.3596
December 12.6074 12.1233 12.3034