2016 FKP to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 FKP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the FKP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 151.1289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 123.3667.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.7622 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.4364 to the December average rate of 127.4791, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 151.1289 was down 8.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 164.4727, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
FKP to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 145.4507, compared to 129.7306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.7201 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 17.2666 KES (High: 151.1289 / Low: 133.8624). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6961 KES (High: 148.2741 / Low: 144.5780).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 10.4113 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 143.6556) against the same month in 2015 (average: 152.4552), the exchange rate shifted by -8.7996 (-5.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 151.1034 | 144.9904 | 147.4364 |
| February | 149.2788 | 141.3785 | 145.9079 |
| March | 146.9597 | 141.9065 | 144.7176 |
| April | 147.8103 | 142.4151 | 144.8159 |
| May | 148.2741 | 144.5780 | 146.1706 |
| June | 151.1289 | 133.8624 | 143.6556 |
| July | 135.2141 | 130.5019 | 133.2442 |
| August | 135.2933 | 130.6759 | 132.7316 |
| September | 135.8989 | 131.2069 | 133.1066 |
| October | 131.3835 | 123.3667 | 125.1347 |
| November | 128.2092 | 124.2218 | 126.6875 |
| December | 129.6831 | 125.1757 | 127.4791 |