2016 KES to ARS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1571 ARS

YEARLY LOW

0.1265 ARS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1454 ARS

2016 KES to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 0.1571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.1265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0306 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1325 to the December average rate of 0.1550, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1571 was up 20.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1300, 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 785 ARS

2015 Average 472 ARS

Yearly Trough Low 633 ARS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 152.75 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1573

0.1303

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KES to ARS 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 0.1411, compared to 0.1497 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1411

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1497

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0173 ARS (High: 0.1548 / Low: 0.1375). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 ARS (High: 0.1515 / Low: 0.1490).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0173

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1550) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1109), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0441 (+39.78%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1550

2015 Avg (December) 0.1109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1359	0.1265	0.1325
February	0.1548	0.1375	0.1451
March	0.1549	0.1422	0.1469
April	0.1455	0.1386	0.1422
May	0.1417	0.1381	0.1402
June	0.1504	0.1358	0.1398
July	0.1489	0.1439	0.1470
August	0.1483	0.1445	0.1463
September	0.1515	0.1474	0.1491
October	0.1515	0.1490	0.1498
November	0.1549	0.1474	0.1507
December	0.1571	0.1511	0.1550