2016 GNF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0139 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0108 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0122 KES

2016 GNF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GNF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 0.0139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.0108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0132 to the December average rate of 0.0110, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0139 was down 4.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0146, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 69 KES

2015 Average 67 KES

Yearly Trough Low 54 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.57 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0139

0.0108

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0133, compared to 0.0112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0133

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0026 KES (High: 0.0139 / Low: 0.0113). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KES (High: 0.0112 / Low: 0.0111).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0131) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0133), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-1.36%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0131

2015 Avg (June) 0.0133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0134	0.0131	0.0132
February	0.0134	0.0131	0.0132
March	0.0134	0.0133	0.0133
April	0.0134	0.0133	0.0134
May	0.0138	0.0133	0.0136
June	0.0139	0.0113	0.0131
July	0.0115	0.0112	0.0113
August	0.0114	0.0111	0.0112
September	0.0112	0.0111	0.0111
October	0.0112	0.0111	0.0112
November	0.0113	0.0111	0.0112
December	0.0112	0.0108	0.0110