2017 XPF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0411 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.8976 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9775 KES

2017 XPF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 1.0411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.8976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1435 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9219 to the December average rate of 1.0231, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0411 was up 6.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9735, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,206 KES

2016 Average 4,708 KES

Yearly Trough Low 4,488 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 717.64 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0410

0.9065

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.9352, compared to 1.0197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0845 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9352

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0987 KES (High: 1.0069 / Low: 0.9082). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0183 KES (High: 1.0278 / Low: 1.0096).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0987

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0183

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 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.0298) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9521), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0777 (+8.16%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.0298

2016 Avg (September) 0.9521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9366	0.8998	0.9219
February	1.0069	0.9082	0.9242
March	0.9324	0.8976	0.9177
April	0.9428	0.9166	0.9248
May	0.9690	0.9359	0.9531
June	0.9899	0.9611	0.9698
July	1.0292	0.9815	1.0021
August	1.0352	1.0161	1.0254
September	1.0411	1.0185	1.0298
October	1.0278	1.0096	1.0186
November	1.0327	1.0074	1.0193
December	1.0378	1.0146	1.0231