2016 BZD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

51.4910 KES

YEARLY LOW

50.1268 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

50.7799 KES

2016 BZD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BZD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 51.4910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 50.1268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3642 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.2964 to the December average rate of 50.9534, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 51.4910 was down 3.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 53.1463, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 257,455 KES

2015 Average 245,604 KES

Yearly Trough Low 250,634 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,821.01 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

51.3895

50.2716

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 50.8081, compared to 50.7518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0564 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.8081

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.7518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.7082 KES (High: 51.4910 / Low: 50.7828). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2230 KES (High: 50.8021 / Low: 50.5790).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7082

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2230

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3738 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3738

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 51.1102) against the same month in 2015 (average: 45.7798), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3304 (+11.64%).

2016 Avg (February) 51.1102

2015 Avg (February) 45.7798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	51.4135	51.1729	51.2964
February	51.4910	50.7828	51.1102
March	50.9745	50.6791	50.8527
April	50.9052	50.4775	50.7386
May	50.7220	50.1268	50.3648
June	50.6907	50.2302	50.4864
July	50.8303	50.4569	50.6497
August	50.8021	50.5790	50.7350
September	50.7396	50.5077	50.6313
October	50.9382	50.4981	50.6794
November	51.0527	50.6363	50.8617
December	51.1944	50.7294	50.9534