2016 KES to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0199 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0194 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0197 BBD

2016 KES to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.0199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0195 to the December average rate of 0.0196, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0199 was down 9.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0220, 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 100 BBD

2015 Average 102 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 97 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.45 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0199

0.0195

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KES to BBD 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 0.0197, compared to 0.0197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0197

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 BBD (High: 0.0196 / Low: 0.0194). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 0.0198 / Low: 0.0197).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0199) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0208), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-4.39%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0199

2015 Avg (May) 0.0208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0196	0.0194	0.0195
February	0.0197	0.0195	0.0196
March	0.0198	0.0197	0.0197
April	0.0198	0.0197	0.0198
May	0.0199	0.0198	0.0199
June	0.0198	0.0197	0.0198
July	0.0198	0.0197	0.0197
August	0.0198	0.0197	0.0197
September	0.0198	0.0197	0.0198
October	0.0198	0.0197	0.0197
November	0.0197	0.0196	0.0197
December	0.0197	0.0195	0.0196