2017 XDR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

147.3253 KES

YEARLY LOW

137.1084 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

143.3869 KES

2017 XDR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 147.3253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 137.1084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2169 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 140.1881 to the December average rate of 145.9479, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 147.3253 was up 2.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 143.9381, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 736,627 KES

2016 Average 705,474 KES

Yearly Trough Low 685,542 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,084.65 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

147.2849

138.5096

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 140.9250, compared to 145.8488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 140.9250

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 145.8488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 3.9404 KES (High: 141.3494 / Low: 137.4090). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5645 KES (High: 147.3253 / Low: 145.7609).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.9404

September Spread (Stable) ±1.5645

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.1845 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1845

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 146.5536) against the same month in 2016 (average: 141.6529), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9007 (+3.46%).

2017 Avg (September) 146.5536

2016 Avg (September) 141.6529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	141.3494	137.4090	140.1881
February	141.8054	139.3223	140.4254
March	140.6731	137.1084	139.2409
April	141.5280	139.7103	140.6826
May	143.0471	140.8222	141.9238
June	144.2211	142.0432	143.0894
July	146.1503	143.6722	144.8773
August	146.9486	145.3354	146.0898
September	147.3253	145.7609	146.5536
October	146.7943	145.0784	145.7816
November	146.8297	145.1438	145.8427
December	146.9118	145.1968	145.9479