YEARLY HIGH
15.6153 KES
YEARLY LOW
15.0511 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.3591 KES

2017 TTD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TTD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 15.6153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 15.0511.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5643 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.4479 to the December average rate of 15.3212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.6153 was down 2.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.9882, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 78,077 KES
2016 Average 76,553 KES
Yearly Trough Low 75,255 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,821.47 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

15.4689
15.2176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TTD 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 15.3750, compared to 15.3433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.3750
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.3433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.4224 KES (High: 15.6153 / Low: 15.1929). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1508 KES (High: 15.4134 / Low: 15.2626).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4224
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1508

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1182 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 15.4479) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.9300), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4821 (-3.03%).

2017 Avg (January) 15.4479
2016 Avg (January) 15.9300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.6153 15.1929 15.4479
February 15.5411 15.3112 15.4126
March 15.4325 15.2189 15.2945
April 15.4134 15.2626 15.3459
May 15.4361 15.2639 15.3539
June 15.5123 15.3106 15.3952
July 15.5427 15.3202 15.4157
August 15.4971 15.2013 15.3456
September 15.3438 15.0511 15.2385
October 15.4599 15.1888 15.3470
November 15.5078 15.2962 15.3917
December 15.4480 15.2698 15.3212