YEARLY HIGH
49.9522 KES
YEARLY LOW
46.9349 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.6739 KES

2016 FJD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FJD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 49.9522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 46.9349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0173 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.5256 to the December average rate of 48.5803, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 49.9522 was up 1.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 49.3524, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 249,761 KES
2015 Average 234,944 KES
Yearly Trough Low 234,674 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,086.61 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

49.6450
47.3329
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 48.2085, compared to 49.1393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9308 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.2085
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.1393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 1.7012 KES (High: 49.1476 / Low: 47.4465). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5954 KES (High: 49.6717 / Low: 49.0762).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.7012
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5954

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 1.0162 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 49.0663) against the same month in 2015 (average: 47.5465), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5198 (+3.20%).

2016 Avg (November) 49.0663
2015 Avg (November) 47.5465

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.1211 46.9349 47.5256
February 48.2413 47.3492 47.7643
March 49.0682 47.6432 48.4429
April 49.5155 48.5011 48.9589
May 49.1476 47.4465 47.9427
June 49.1013 47.7517 48.6169
July 49.5922 48.6751 49.1098
August 49.6795 49.0605 49.4523
September 49.6717 49.0762 49.3989
October 49.6667 48.8365 49.2285
November 49.9522 48.3279 49.0663
December 49.1666 47.9327 48.5803