2016 KES to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6868 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.6420 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6678 AFN

2016 KES to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 0.6868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.6420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0448 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6701 to the December average rate of 0.6503, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6868 was up 2.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6733, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,434 AFN

2015 Average 3,117 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 3,210 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 224.00 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6867

0.6467

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to AFN 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 0.6769, compared to 0.6587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6769

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0306 AFN (High: 0.6774 / Low: 0.6468). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 AFN (High: 0.6771 / Low: 0.6751).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0306

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.6833) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6071), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0762 (+12.56%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.6833

2015 Avg (June) 0.6071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6742	0.6666	0.6701
February	0.6834	0.6704	0.6754
March	0.6790	0.6716	0.6750
April	0.6771	0.6751	0.6760
May	0.6837	0.6764	0.6812
June	0.6868	0.6748	0.6833
July	0.6807	0.6765	0.6780
August	0.6774	0.6468	0.6636
September	0.6690	0.6480	0.6585
October	0.6523	0.6481	0.6501
November	0.6566	0.6469	0.6519
December	0.6545	0.6420	0.6503