2016 DOP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2556 KES

YEARLY LOW

2.1801 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2087 KES

2016 DOP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DOP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 2.2556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 2.1801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0755 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2467 to the December average rate of 2.1972, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2556 was down 4.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.3511, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,278 KES

2015 Average 10,920 KES

Yearly Trough Low 10,900 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 377.40 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2519

2.1891

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 2.2187, compared to 2.1987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2187

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1987

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0296 KES (High: 2.2097 / Low: 2.1801). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0129 KES (High: 2.2100 / Low: 2.1971).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0296

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0135 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.2467) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0537), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1930 (+9.40%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.2467

2015 Avg (January) 2.0537

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2556	2.2376	2.2467
February	2.2488	2.2251	2.2348
March	2.2313	2.2122	2.2213
April	2.2242	2.2051	2.2094
May	2.2129	2.1906	2.1975
June	2.2100	2.1971	2.2025
July	2.2123	2.1952	2.2048
August	2.2135	2.1944	2.2043
September	2.2050	2.1898	2.1966
October	2.2032	2.1889	2.1943
November	2.2016	2.1861	2.1953
December	2.2097	2.1801	2.1972