YEARLY HIGH
106.1134 KES
YEARLY LOW
99.4058 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
103.0692 KES

2016 CHF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 106.1134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 99.4058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7076 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 101.6764 to the December average rate of 100.1782, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 106.1134 was down 4.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 110.9497, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 530,567 KES
2015 Average 510,525 KES
Yearly Trough Low 497,029 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,538.16 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

105.5055
99.6939
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 103.3706, compared to 102.7677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 103.3706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 102.7677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 4.7500 KES (High: 104.9290 / Low: 100.1790). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5379 KES (High: 104.7376 / Low: 103.1996).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.7500
September Spread (Stable) ±1.5379

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 2.0882 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0882

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 105.0212) against the same month in 2015 (average: 97.1948), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8264 (+8.05%).

2016 Avg (April) 105.0212
2015 Avg (April) 97.1948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 102.6371 100.2919 101.6764
February 104.8252 100.2652 102.8556
March 105.4186 101.7995 103.3880
April 106.1134 103.4259 105.0212
May 105.7770 101.2560 102.9329
June 105.4751 101.8275 104.3493
July 104.4659 102.2030 103.2591
August 105.9772 103.0090 104.3513
September 104.7376 103.1996 103.8908
October 104.2697 101.9386 102.7668
November 104.9290 100.1790 102.1602
December 101.2576 99.4058 100.1782