2016 CHF to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 2.0882 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |