YEARLY HIGH
0.0327 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0126 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0232 KES

2017 UZS to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UZS to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.0126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0201 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0320 to the December average rate of 0.0127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -60.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0327 was down 10.76% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0366, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 163 KES
2016 Average 171 KES
Yearly Trough Low 63 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100.35 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0340
0.0108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UZS 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 0.0292, compared to 0.0173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0292
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0119 KES (High: 0.0246 / Low: 0.0126). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KES (High: 0.0129 / Low: 0.0128).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0119
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0320) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0363), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0043 (-11.89%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0320
2016 Avg (January) 0.0363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0327 0.0317 0.0320
February 0.0318 0.0308 0.0314
March 0.0312 0.0282 0.0297
April 0.0286 0.0277 0.0282
May 0.0278 0.0267 0.0273
June 0.0270 0.0262 0.0265
July 0.0263 0.0254 0.0259
August 0.0255 0.0246 0.0250
September 0.0246 0.0126 0.0143
October 0.0129 0.0128 0.0128
November 0.0129 0.0127 0.0128
December 0.0128 0.0127 0.0127