YEARLY HIGH
0.0050 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0044 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0048 KES

2017 STD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the STD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.0050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0045 to the December average rate of 0.0050, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0050 was up 4.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0048, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25 KES
2016 Average 23 KES
Yearly Trough Low 22 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.33 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0051
0.0044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0046, compared to 0.0050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0002 KES (High: 0.0050 / Low: 0.0048). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KES (High: 0.0050 / Low: 0.0049).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0050) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0046), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+8.28%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0050
2016 Avg (September) 0.0046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0046 0.0044 0.0045
February 0.0046 0.0044 0.0045
March 0.0046 0.0044 0.0045
April 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
May 0.0047 0.0046 0.0047
June 0.0048 0.0047 0.0047
July 0.0050 0.0048 0.0049
August 0.0050 0.0049 0.0050
September 0.0050 0.0050 0.0050
October 0.0050 0.0049 0.0050
November 0.0050 0.0049 0.0050
December 0.0050 0.0050 0.0050