2016 CAD to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 CAD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the CAD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 80.6606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 70.2078.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4528 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.1598 to the December average rate of 76.5315, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 80.6606 was up 0.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 80.5434, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
CAD 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 76.3468, compared to 76.9560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6093 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 3.8761 KES (High: 80.6606 / Low: 76.7845). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2480 KES (High: 76.3569 / Low: 75.1089).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 1.0690 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 77.8492) against the same month in 2015 (average: 79.0846), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2353 (-1.56%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74.0691 | 70.2078 | 72.1598 |
| February | 75.7127 | 72.9218 | 73.9474 |
| March | 78.0701 | 75.3557 | 76.7612 |
| April | 80.5428 | 77.0744 | 78.9183 |
| May | 80.6606 | 76.7845 | 77.8492 |
| June | 79.5166 | 77.0058 | 78.4446 |
| July | 78.5926 | 76.8958 | 77.7505 |
| August | 79.1838 | 76.9056 | 78.0114 |
| September | 78.6828 | 76.6380 | 77.3384 |
| October | 77.2547 | 75.6879 | 76.4787 |
| November | 76.3569 | 75.1089 | 75.6257 |
| December | 77.7642 | 75.4167 | 76.5315 |