YEARLY HIGH
45.7859 KES
YEARLY LOW
40.8596 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.9766 KES

2017 TND to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TND to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 45.7859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 40.8596.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9264 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.0252 to the December average rate of 41.4346, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 45.7859 was down 10.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 50.9679, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 228,930 KES
2016 Average 237,058 KES
Yearly Trough Low 204,298 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,631.95 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

45.6839
41.0482
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TND 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 43.9784, compared to 41.9749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.9784
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.9749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 3.9160 KES (High: 45.2778 / Low: 41.3618). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7935 KES (High: 41.9669 / Low: 41.1734).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.9160
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7935

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.3796 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3796

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 45.0252) against the same month in 2016 (average: 50.1025), the exchange rate shifted by -5.0773 (-10.13%).

2017 Avg (January) 45.0252
2016 Avg (January) 50.1025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.7859 43.6946 45.0252
February 45.5620 44.5515 45.2976
March 45.7692 44.3431 44.9657
April 45.2778 41.3618 43.8823
May 43.3440 41.4456 42.5027
June 42.9010 41.5558 42.1970
July 43.6942 41.7912 42.5161
August 43.3790 41.9929 42.6854
September 42.7066 41.6526 42.1115
October 41.9669 41.1734 41.6308
November 41.9124 40.9415 41.4708
December 42.0112 40.8596 41.4346