YEARLY HIGH
3.4775 KES
YEARLY LOW
3.1566 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3989 KES

2017 TWD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TWD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3.4775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.1566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3209 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2705 to the December average rate of 3.4420, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.4775 was up 6.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.2570, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,387 KES
2016 Average 15,741 KES
Yearly Trough Low 15,783 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,604.48 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.4591
3.2533
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 3.3713, compared to 3.4265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1611 KES (High: 3.3176 / Low: 3.1566). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 KES (High: 3.4555 / Low: 3.4338).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1611
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3.4420) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.1921), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2499 (+7.83%).

2017 Avg (December) 3.4420
2016 Avg (December) 3.1921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3176 3.1566 3.2705
February 3.3797 3.3198 3.3567
March 3.4141 3.2932 3.3536
April 3.4283 3.3742 3.4022
May 3.4423 3.4083 3.4254
June 3.4352 3.3964 3.4192
July 3.4387 3.3910 3.4127
August 3.4400 3.4014 3.4220
September 3.4370 3.3977 3.4230
October 3.4419 3.3888 3.4180
November 3.4555 3.4338 3.4412
December 3.4775 3.4266 3.4420