2017 THB to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.1831 KES

YEARLY LOW

2.8610 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

3.0495 KES

2017 THB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the THB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 3.1831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.8610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3220 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9257 to the December average rate of 3.1596, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.1831 was up 8.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.9350, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 795,767 KES

2016 Average 719,311 KES

Yearly Trough Low 715,256 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,510.48 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.1830

2.9023

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 2.9786, compared to 3.1204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9786

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0999 KES (High: 2.9981 / Low: 2.8982). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0322 KES (High: 3.1270 / Low: 3.0948).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0999

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0322

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3.1596) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.8553), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3044 (+10.66%).

2017 Avg (December) 3.1596

2016 Avg (December) 2.8553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9561	2.8610	2.9257
February	2.9768	2.9443	2.9598
March	2.9981	2.8982	2.9473
April	3.0172	2.9738	2.9987
May	3.0351	2.9651	2.9967
June	3.0566	3.0151	3.0436
July	3.1212	3.0389	3.0797
August	3.1270	3.0948	3.1133
September	3.1264	3.0780	3.1103
October	3.1279	3.0872	3.1129
November	3.1736	3.1269	3.1468
December	3.1831	3.1392	3.1596