2017 SYP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4866 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1995 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3720 KES

2017 SYP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.4866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.1995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2871 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4847 to the December average rate of 0.2002, the exchange rate registered a net change of -58.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4866 was up 1.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4805, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,433 KES

2016 Average 2,339 KES

Yearly Trough Low 998 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,435.55 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5132

0.1717

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.4824, compared to 0.2616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4824

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.2843 KES (High: 0.4841 / Low: 0.1998). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 KES (High: 0.2016 / Low: 0.2004).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2843

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4847) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4652), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0195 (+4.19%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4847

2016 Avg (January) 0.4652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4866	0.4803	0.4847
February	0.4847	0.4801	0.4834
March	0.4816	0.4750	0.4796
April	0.4845	0.4804	0.4823
May	0.4823	0.4803	0.4815
June	0.4839	0.4790	0.4827
July	0.4853	0.4836	0.4842
August	0.4841	0.1998	0.2829
September	0.2008	0.1995	0.2003
October	0.2016	0.2004	0.2009
November	0.2015	0.2001	0.2011
December	0.2011	0.1996	0.2002