2016 GYD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4986 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.4864 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4930 KES

2016 GYD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GYD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.4986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.4864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4965 to the December average rate of 0.4957, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4986 was down 3.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5148, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,493 KES

2015 Average 2,382 KES

Yearly Trough Low 2,432 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.85 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4972

0.4879

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.4923, compared to 0.4938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4923

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0060 KES (High: 0.4984 / Low: 0.4924). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 KES (High: 0.4925 / Low: 0.4906).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4965) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4418), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0546 (+12.36%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4965

2015 Avg (January) 0.4418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4986	0.4945	0.4965
February	0.4976	0.4923	0.4945
March	0.4939	0.4899	0.4920
April	0.4925	0.4906	0.4913
May	0.4911	0.4864	0.4887
June	0.4934	0.4888	0.4908
July	0.4953	0.4906	0.4931
August	0.4947	0.4915	0.4929
September	0.4944	0.4911	0.4925
October	0.4949	0.4917	0.4932
November	0.4979	0.4937	0.4952
December	0.4984	0.4924	0.4957