2017 TRY to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30.3376 KES

YEARLY LOW

26.0725 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

28.3952 KES

2017 TRY to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TRY to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 30.3376. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 26.0725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2652 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.7380 to the December average rate of 26.8605, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 30.3376 was down 16.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 36.1381, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,516,882 KES

2016 Average 1,683,644 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,303,623 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 213,259.29 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

30.0344

26.2983

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 28.4507, compared to 28.3397 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.4507

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.3397

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 2.2504 KES (High: 29.0655 / Low: 26.8151). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5304 KES (High: 29.6343 / Low: 29.1040).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.2504

June Spread (Stable) ±0.5304

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.6052 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 29.7231) against the same month in 2016 (average: 34.1202), the exchange rate shifted by -4.3971 (-12.89%).

2017 Avg (September) 29.7231

2016 Avg (September) 34.1202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.0655	26.8151	27.7380
February	29.0246	27.5348	28.2999
March	28.5649	27.1852	27.9985
April	29.0638	27.7238	28.3295
May	29.2946	28.4642	28.9353
June	29.6343	29.1040	29.4027
July	29.5289	28.6379	29.2033
August	30.0164	29.2393	29.5236
September	30.3376	28.9088	29.7231
October	29.1331	27.1633	28.1179
November	27.2977	26.0725	26.6097
December	27.3457	26.2341	26.8605