YEARLY HIGH
0.0038 BHD
YEARLY LOW
0.0037 BHD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0037 BHD

2016 KES to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.0038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0037 to the December average rate of 0.0037, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0038 was down 9.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0042, 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 19 BHD
2015 Average 19 BHD
Yearly Trough Low 18 BHD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.48 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0037
0.0037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BHD 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 0.0037, compared to 0.0037 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) 0.0037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0000 BHD (High: 0.0037 / Low: 0.0037). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BHD (High: 0.0037 / Low: 0.0037).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0000
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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0037) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0039), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-4.43%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0037
2015 Avg (May) 0.0039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0037 0.0037 0.0037
February 0.0037 0.0037 0.0037
March 0.0037 0.0037 0.0037
April 0.0037 0.0037 0.0037
May 0.0038 0.0037 0.0037
June 0.0037 0.0037 0.0037
July 0.0037 0.0037 0.0037
August 0.0037 0.0037 0.0037
September 0.0037 0.0037 0.0037
October 0.0037 0.0037 0.0037
November 0.0037 0.0037 0.0037
December 0.0037 0.0037 0.0037