2017 XAF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1894 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1634 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1780 KES

2017 XAF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.1894. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.1634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0260 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1679 to the December average rate of 0.1861, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1894 was up 6.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1773, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 947 KES

2016 Average 855 KES

Yearly Trough Low 817 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 129.90 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1893

0.1654

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.1705, compared to 0.1855 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1705

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1855

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0079 KES (High: 0.1872 / Low: 0.1793). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 KES (High: 0.1870 / Low: 0.1837).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.1873) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1727), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0147 (+8.48%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.1873

2016 Avg (September) 0.1727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1701	0.1634	0.1679
February	0.1707	0.1658	0.1680
March	0.1699	0.1646	0.1674
April	0.1718	0.1670	0.1687
May	0.1768	0.1708	0.1739
June	0.1804	0.1756	0.1770
July	0.1872	0.1793	0.1825
August	0.1883	0.1848	0.1865
September	0.1894	0.1853	0.1873
October	0.1870	0.1837	0.1853
November	0.1879	0.1833	0.1854
December	0.1888	0.1846	0.1861