2017 ZMK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

104.0050 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0194 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

72.2316 KES

2017 ZMK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZMK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 104.0050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.0194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 103.9856 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.4614 to the December average rate of 103.0970, the exchange rate registered a net change of 339.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 104.0050 was up 530606.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0196, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 520,025 KES

2016 Average 97 KES

Yearly Trough Low 97 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 519,928.06 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

114.2134

-10.3617

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 41.0289, compared to 103.4343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 62.4053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.0289

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 103.4343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 103.9007 KES (High: 103.9202 / Low: 0.0195). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KES (High: 0.0197 / Low: 0.0196).

January Spread (Volatile) ±103.9007

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 59.2234 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -59.2234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 103.8322) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0194), the exchange rate shifted by +103.8128 (+536387.10%).

2017 Avg (July) 103.8322

2016 Avg (July) 0.0194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	103.9202	0.0195	23.4614
February	103.8950	0.0196	59.2429
March	0.0197	0.0194	0.0196
April	0.0197	0.0196	0.0197
May	103.3800	0.0196	59.9671
June	103.7055	102.6838	103.4630
July	104.0050	103.6527	103.8322
August	103.9300	102.9000	103.5246
September	103.4350	102.7450	103.1432
October	103.8666	103.1900	103.4383
November	103.7450	103.0500	103.5703
December	103.5452	102.7778	103.0970