2016 CNY to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.7748 KES

YEARLY LOW

14.6960 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.2885 KES

2016 CNY to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 15.7748. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 14.6960.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0789 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.5910 to the December average rate of 14.7550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 15.7748 was down 5.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 16.6617, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 394,371 KES

2015 Average 391,437 KES

Yearly Trough Low 367,399 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,971.71 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

15.7172

14.6675

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 15.5292, compared to 15.0478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4815 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.5292

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.0478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.3330 KES (High: 15.0535 / Low: 14.7205). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0626 KES (High: 15.1988 / Low: 15.1363).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3330

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0626

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1994 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1994

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 15.5910) against the same month in 2015 (average: 14.7311), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8599 (+5.84%).

2016 Avg (January) 15.5910

2015 Avg (January) 14.7311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.7748	15.4724	15.5910
February	15.6826	15.4889	15.5705
March	15.7170	15.4817	15.5999
April	15.6814	15.5738	15.6297
May	15.6132	15.3155	15.4303
June	15.4121	15.2242	15.3538
July	15.2690	15.1180	15.1752
August	15.3095	15.1619	15.2492
September	15.1988	15.1363	15.1722
October	15.2100	14.9554	15.0630
November	15.0535	14.7205	14.8720
December	14.8099	14.6960	14.7550