2017 SRD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.9728 KES

YEARLY LOW

13.4990 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.8100 KES

2017 SRD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SRD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 13.9728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 13.4990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4738 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.8922 to the December average rate of 13.8297, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.9728 was down 45.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 25.7851, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 69,864 KES

2016 Average 88,105 KES

Yearly Trough Low 67,495 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,369.02 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.9464

13.5954

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 13.7365, compared to 13.8835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1470 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.7365

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1845 KES (High: 13.8296 / Low: 13.6452). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0694 KES (High: 13.7275 / Low: 13.6581).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1845

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0694

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1435 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1435

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 13.9171) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.1120), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1949 (-1.38%).

2017 Avg (August) 13.9171

2016 Avg (August) 14.1120

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.9632	13.8014	13.8922
February	13.8296	13.6452	13.7486
March	13.6826	13.4990	13.6247
April	13.7899	13.6380	13.6973
May	13.7275	13.6581	13.6932
June	13.8250	13.6412	13.7630
July	13.9410	13.8250	13.8885
August	13.9728	13.8344	13.9171
September	13.9063	13.8135	13.8671
October	13.9643	13.8554	13.8929
November	13.9292	13.8359	13.9058
December	13.8838	13.7809	13.8297