2016 HKD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.2439 KES

YEARLY LOW

12.9371 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.0770 KES

2016 HKD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 13.2439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 12.9371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3068 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1558 to the December average rate of 13.1695, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.2439 was down 3.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.6809, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 331,097 KES

2015 Average 316,804 KES

Yearly Trough Low 323,427 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,670.65 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.1888

12.9569

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 13.0646, compared to 13.0895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0646

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1561 KES (High: 13.2439 / Low: 13.0878). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0286 KES (High: 13.0667 / Low: 13.0381).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1561

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0286

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0772 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0772

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 13.1558) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.7838), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3720 (+11.64%).

2016 Avg (January) 13.1558

2015 Avg (January) 11.7838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.2439	13.0878	13.1558
February	13.1711	13.0645	13.0999
March	13.1094	13.0135	13.0735
April	13.1006	13.0261	13.0535
May	13.0294	12.9371	12.9762
June	13.0532	12.9798	13.0286
July	13.0939	13.0246	13.0599
August	13.1161	13.0546	13.0741
September	13.0667	13.0381	13.0530
October	13.0901	13.0127	13.0615
November	13.1351	13.0856	13.1191
December	13.2156	13.1147	13.1695