2016 AZN to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

67.8460 KES

YEARLY LOW

56.8583 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

63.4195 KES

2016 AZN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 67.8460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 56.8583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9877 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.6212 to the December average rate of 57.6622, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 67.8460 was down 42.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 117.2144, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 339,230 KES

2015 Average 486,139 KES

Yearly Trough Low 284,292 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,938.44 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

68.0945

56.7138

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 65.4007, compared to 61.4382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.9625 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.4007

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.4382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 4.7178 KES (High: 65.5770 / Low: 60.8592). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2718 KES (High: 62.2637 / Low: 60.9919).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.7178

September Spread (Stable) ±1.2718

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.9695 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 67.1461) against the same month in 2015 (average: 91.7982), the exchange rate shifted by -24.6521 (-26.85%).

2016 Avg (May) 67.1461

2015 Avg (May) 91.7982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	65.7215	62.9405	64.6212
February	65.4524	63.4435	64.4904
March	65.5770	60.8592	62.8580
April	67.4220	66.1438	66.7566
May	67.8460	66.4622	67.1461
June	67.7813	65.1431	66.5320
July	65.3647	63.3654	64.6698
August	63.4989	61.2072	62.4260
September	62.2637	60.9919	61.5908
October	63.4134	61.3760	62.6250
November	61.4374	58.3850	59.6555
December	58.3263	56.8583	57.6622