2016 AMD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2143 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.2050 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2113 KES

2016 AMD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AMD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.2143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.2050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2108 to the December average rate of 0.2117, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2143 was down 3.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2223, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,072 KES

2015 Average 1,028 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,025 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.77 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2143

0.2058

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.2097, compared to 0.2129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2097

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0054 KES (High: 0.2114 / Low: 0.2060). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 KES (High: 0.2140 / Low: 0.2132).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.2133) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2139), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-0.31%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.2133

2015 Avg (August) 0.2139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2122	0.2093	0.2108
February	0.2093	0.2050	0.2065
March	0.2114	0.2060	0.2084
April	0.2113	0.2090	0.2104
May	0.2111	0.2097	0.2105
June	0.2127	0.2111	0.2118
July	0.2133	0.2118	0.2126
August	0.2143	0.2128	0.2133
September	0.2140	0.2132	0.2136
October	0.2137	0.2126	0.2133
November	0.2136	0.2121	0.2128
December	0.2128	0.2106	0.2117