2017 SOS to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1818 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1738 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1786 KES

2017 SOS to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 0.1818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.1738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1795 to the December average rate of 0.1778, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1818 was down 1.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1839, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 909 KES

2016 Average 856 KES

Yearly Trough Low 869 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.24 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1799

0.1773

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.1786, compared to 0.1785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1786

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0058 KES (High: 0.1795 / Low: 0.1738). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 KES (High: 0.1792 / Low: 0.1772).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.1797) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1740), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0057 (+3.27%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.1797

2016 Avg (July) 0.1740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1814	0.1765	0.1795
February	0.1802	0.1781	0.1790
March	0.1796	0.1770	0.1778
April	0.1792	0.1772	0.1783
May	0.1797	0.1754	0.1783
June	0.1803	0.1761	0.1786
July	0.1818	0.1770	0.1797
August	0.1805	0.1752	0.1789
September	0.1791	0.1756	0.1775
October	0.1799	0.1767	0.1785
November	0.1803	0.1746	0.1788
December	0.1795	0.1738	0.1778