YEARLY HIGH
28.0290 KES
YEARLY LOW
27.3316 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.6366 KES

2016 AED to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AED to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 28.0290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 27.3316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6974 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.8663 to the December average rate of 27.8204, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 28.0290 was down 2.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 28.8677, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 140,145 KES
2015 Average 133,729 KES
Yearly Trough Low 136,658 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,486.80 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

27.9100
27.3855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 27.6295, compared to 27.6437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.6295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.6437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2950 KES (High: 28.0290 / Low: 27.7340). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0444 KES (High: 27.5846 / Low: 27.5402).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2950
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0444

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1373 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1373

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 27.8663) against the same month in 2015 (average: 24.8711), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9952 (+12.04%).

2016 Avg (January) 27.8663
2015 Avg (January) 24.8711

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.0290 27.7340 27.8663
February 27.8789 27.6621 27.7591
March 27.6826 27.5049 27.6218
April 27.6555 27.5137 27.5659
May 27.5239 27.3316 27.4292
June 27.5812 27.4584 27.5346
July 27.6538 27.5088 27.5810
August 27.6991 27.5703 27.6071
September 27.5846 27.5402 27.5652
October 27.6384 27.4852 27.5855
November 27.7371 27.6285 27.7031
December 27.9044 27.6917 27.8204