2017 SGD to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 SGD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the SGD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 77.1918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 70.6508.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5410 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.5697 to the December average rate of 76.5842, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 77.1918 was up 2.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 75.6743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
SGD 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 73.6112, compared to 76.2174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6061 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 2.9598 KES (High: 73.6106 / Low: 70.6508). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6278 KES (High: 74.2239 / Low: 73.5960).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3267 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 76.5842) against the same month in 2016 (average: 71.1244), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4597 (+7.68%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73.6106 | 70.6508 | 72.5697 |
| February | 73.8153 | 72.6908 | 73.2543 |
| March | 73.9216 | 72.1985 | 73.1560 |
| April | 74.2239 | 73.5960 | 73.9186 |
| May | 74.7575 | 73.0485 | 74.0060 |
| June | 75.2962 | 74.3088 | 74.7627 |
| July | 76.6331 | 74.8917 | 75.7715 |
| August | 76.4854 | 75.6442 | 76.0823 |
| September | 77.1093 | 75.9357 | 76.4020 |
| October | 76.5764 | 75.6401 | 76.0754 |
| November | 76.9496 | 75.9955 | 76.3888 |
| December | 77.1918 | 76.1047 | 76.5842 |