2016 BOB to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BOB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BOB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 14.8961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 14.5371.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3590 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.8167 to the December average rate of 14.7623, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 14.8961 was down 3.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.3575, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
BOB 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 14.7435, compared to 14.6865 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0570 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.2789 KES (High: 14.8956 / Low: 14.6167). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0815 KES (High: 14.6962 / Low: 14.6147).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1150 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 14.8379) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.2816), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5563 (+11.72%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.8653 | 14.7689 | 14.8167 |
| February | 14.8690 | 14.7384 | 14.7914 |
| March | 14.8961 | 14.7783 | 14.8379 |
| April | 14.8956 | 14.6167 | 14.7231 |
| May | 14.6525 | 14.5371 | 14.6081 |
| June | 14.7194 | 14.6254 | 14.6835 |
| July | 14.7463 | 14.6321 | 14.6962 |
| August | 14.6962 | 14.6147 | 14.6574 |
| September | 14.6758 | 14.5870 | 14.6378 |
| October | 14.7146 | 14.6113 | 14.6535 |
| November | 14.7597 | 14.6573 | 14.7117 |
| December | 14.8354 | 14.6398 | 14.7623 |