2016 KES to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0143 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.0127 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0133 AUD

2016 KES to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.0127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0139 to the December average rate of 0.0133, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0143 was down 0.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0144, 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 71 AUD

2015 Average 68 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 63 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.03 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0140

0.0128

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to AUD 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 0.0134, compared to 0.0131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0134

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0009 AUD (High: 0.0138 / Low: 0.0129). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AUD (High: 0.0131 / Low: 0.0128).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0139) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0136), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+2.55%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0139

2015 Avg (January) 0.0136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0143	0.0134	0.0139
February	0.0139	0.0136	0.0138
March	0.0137	0.0129	0.0131
April	0.0131	0.0127	0.0129
May	0.0138	0.0129	0.0136
June	0.0137	0.0130	0.0133
July	0.0133	0.0130	0.0131
August	0.0131	0.0128	0.0129
September	0.0132	0.0128	0.0130
October	0.0131	0.0128	0.0130
November	0.0134	0.0127	0.0131
December	0.0136	0.0131	0.0133