2017 SLL to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0190 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0134 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0139 KES

2017 SLL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SLL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.0134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0153 to the December average rate of 0.0135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0190 was down 26.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0257, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 95 KES

2016 Average 108 KES

Yearly Trough Low 67 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.72 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0155

0.0133

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0141, compared to 0.0136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0141

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0050 KES (High: 0.0190 / Low: 0.0140). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KES (High: 0.0136 / Low: 0.0135).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0153) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0247), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0094 (-38.03%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0153

2016 Avg (January) 0.0247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0190	0.0140	0.0153
February	0.0141	0.0139	0.0140
March	0.0142	0.0136	0.0138
April	0.0139	0.0138	0.0138
May	0.0139	0.0137	0.0138
June	0.0139	0.0137	0.0138
July	0.0139	0.0137	0.0138
August	0.0138	0.0137	0.0138
September	0.0137	0.0136	0.0137
October	0.0137	0.0135	0.0135
November	0.0136	0.0135	0.0136
December	0.0136	0.0134	0.0135