2016 KES to AMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.8791 AMD

YEARLY LOW

4.6661 AMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.7333 AMD

2016 KES to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 4.8791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 4.6661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2130 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7431 to the December average rate of 4.7232, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.8791 was down 7.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.2718, 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 24,395 AMD

2015 Average 24,377 AMD

Yearly Trough Low 23,331 AMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,064.81 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.8595

4.6664

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to AMD 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 4.7685, compared to 4.6980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0705 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7685

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1250 AMD (High: 4.8555 / Low: 4.7305). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0185 AMD (High: 4.6914 / Low: 4.6729).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1250

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0185

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0449 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 4.8434) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.2290), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3856 (-7.38%).

2016 Avg (February) 4.8434

2015 Avg (February) 5.2290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.7778	4.7124	4.7431
February	4.8791	4.7768	4.8434
March	4.8555	4.7305	4.7985
April	4.7856	4.7333	4.7539
May	4.7696	4.7360	4.7499
June	4.7366	4.7016	4.7223
July	4.7206	4.6877	4.7040
August	4.7003	4.6661	4.6892
September	4.6914	4.6729	4.6825
October	4.7033	4.6804	4.6893
November	4.7145	4.6821	4.7001
December	4.7483	4.6983	4.7232