2016 JOD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

145.1089 KES

YEARLY LOW

141.8041 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

143.2692 KES

2016 JOD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JOD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 145.1089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 141.8041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3048 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.3231 to the December average rate of 144.2468, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 145.1089 was down 2.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 149.5302, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 725,544 KES

2015 Average 693,048 KES

Yearly Trough Low 709,021 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,523.79 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

144.5368

141.9727

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 143.2116, compared to 143.3267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 143.2116

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.3267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.6268 KES (High: 145.1089 / Low: 143.4820). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3652 KES (High: 143.0820 / Low: 142.7169).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.6268

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3652

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7087 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 144.3231) against the same month in 2015 (average: 128.8158), the exchange rate shifted by +15.5073 (+12.04%).

2016 Avg (January) 144.3231

2015 Avg (January) 128.8158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	145.1089	143.4820	144.3231
February	144.5640	143.2856	143.8997
March	143.5731	142.6125	143.1910
April	143.2619	142.5964	142.8872
May	142.7153	141.8041	142.1863
June	143.0430	142.4005	142.7824
July	143.4179	142.5941	143.0094
August	143.6862	142.8881	143.1255
September	143.0820	142.7169	142.8975
October	143.3150	142.5535	143.0405
November	143.8469	143.3117	143.6406
December	144.6714	143.5135	144.2468