YEARLY HIGH
0.9668 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.9120 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9282 KES

2016 DZD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DZD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 0.9668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.9120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0548 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9531 to the December average rate of 0.9222, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9668 was down 7.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0417, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,834 KES
2015 Average 4,898 KES
Yearly Trough Low 4,560 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 273.99 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9606
0.9133
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD 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 0.9340, compared to 0.9224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0281 KES (High: 0.9668 / Low: 0.9387). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 KES (High: 0.9203 / Low: 0.9147).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0281
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0303 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.9567) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9736), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0170 (-1.74%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.9567
2015 Avg (February) 0.9736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9563 0.9492 0.9531
February 0.9668 0.9387 0.9567
March 0.9354 0.9167 0.9264
April 0.9393 0.9249 0.9314
May 0.9277 0.9120 0.9180
June 0.9239 0.9134 0.9185
July 0.9203 0.9147 0.9172
August 0.9332 0.9214 0.9271
September 0.9315 0.9246 0.9271
October 0.9244 0.9176 0.9206
November 0.9265 0.9159 0.9201
December 0.9279 0.9186 0.9222