2017 YER to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4160 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.4072 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4132 KES

2017 YER to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the YER to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.4160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.4072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4147 to the December average rate of 0.4119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4160 was down 13.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4790, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,080 KES

2016 Average 2,120 KES

Yearly Trough Low 2,036 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.99 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4152

0.4110

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.4132, compared to 0.4133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4132

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0073 KES (High: 0.4145 / Low: 0.4072). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 KES (High: 0.4156 / Low: 0.4141).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4147) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4760), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0613 (-12.88%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4147

2016 Avg (January) 0.4760

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4160	0.4096	0.4147
February	0.4155	0.4116	0.4143
March	0.4145	0.4072	0.4114
April	0.4143	0.4114	0.4130
May	0.4130	0.4113	0.4124
June	0.4143	0.4103	0.4134
July	0.4156	0.4141	0.4148
August	0.4152	0.4108	0.4137
September	0.4133	0.4105	0.4121
October	0.4150	0.4122	0.4132
November	0.4146	0.4118	0.4138
December	0.4138	0.4106	0.4119