2017 TOP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

47.4226 KES

YEARLY LOW

43.9300 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

45.6558 KES

2017 TOP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TOP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 47.4226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 43.9300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4926 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.0749 to the December average rate of 45.0627, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 47.4226 was up 1.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 46.6543, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 237,113 KES

2016 Average 225,413 KES

Yearly Trough Low 219,650 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,462.94 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

47.2205

44.3210

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 45.1572, compared to 46.1543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9971 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.1572

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.1543

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.4831 KES (High: 47.2326 / Low: 45.7495). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6406 KES (High: 45.2256 / Low: 44.5851).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.4831

April Spread (Stable) ±0.6406

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 0.8971 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8971

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 46.9789) against the same month in 2016 (average: 44.8953), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0836 (+4.64%).

2017 Avg (August) 46.9789

2016 Avg (August) 44.8953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	45.5162	44.1923	45.0749
February	46.1976	45.3225	45.8585
March	45.7567	44.6229	44.9614
April	45.2256	44.5851	45.0063
May	44.9723	43.9300	44.5626
June	46.1811	44.7629	45.4797
July	47.2326	45.7495	46.4316
August	47.4226	46.1215	46.9789
September	47.1420	46.1974	46.6183
October	46.7142	45.7265	46.2192
November	46.0157	44.9845	45.6153
December	45.5672	44.6857	45.0627