2016 CRC to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1917 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1833 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1868 KES

2016 CRC to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CRC to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.1917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.1833.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1910 to the December average rate of 0.1856, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1917 was down 3.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 958 KES

2015 Average 919 KES

Yearly Trough Low 916 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.02 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1917

0.1829

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.1890, compared to 0.1846 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1890

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1846

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0031 KES (High: 0.1882 / Low: 0.1851). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 KES (High: 0.1842 / Low: 0.1835).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1910) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1696), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0214 (+12.59%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1910

2015 Avg (January) 0.1696

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1917	0.1901	0.1910
February	0.1908	0.1895	0.1901
March	0.1906	0.1890	0.1898
April	0.1898	0.1884	0.1891
May	0.1885	0.1872	0.1878
June	0.1882	0.1851	0.1865
July	0.1859	0.1847	0.1854
August	0.1852	0.1839	0.1847
September	0.1842	0.1835	0.1838
October	0.1846	0.1833	0.1836
November	0.1858	0.1834	0.1843
December	0.1866	0.1847	0.1856