2016 ARS to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 ARS to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the ARS to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 7.9045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 6.3670.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5376 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5505 to the December average rate of 6.4510, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.9045 was down 30.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.3814, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
ARS to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.0986, compared to 6.6842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4144 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.8111 KES (High: 7.2731 / Low: 6.4620). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1124 KES (High: 6.7123 / Low: 6.5998).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6490 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 7.5505) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.6277), the exchange rate shifted by -3.0772 (-28.95%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.9045 | 7.3610 | 7.5505 |
| February | 7.2731 | 6.4620 | 6.9015 |
| March | 7.0328 | 6.4565 | 6.8105 |
| April | 7.2128 | 6.8707 | 7.0357 |
| May | 7.2407 | 7.0579 | 7.1351 |
| June | 7.3643 | 6.6510 | 7.1586 |
| July | 6.9474 | 6.7165 | 6.8017 |
| August | 6.9182 | 6.7414 | 6.8340 |
| September | 6.7851 | 6.6011 | 6.7079 |
| October | 6.7123 | 6.5998 | 6.6741 |
| November | 6.7828 | 6.4547 | 6.6366 |
| December | 6.6163 | 6.3670 | 6.4510 |