2016 KES to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0688 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0671 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0680 BOB

2016 KES to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 0.0688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.0671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0675 to the December average rate of 0.0677, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0688 was down 9.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0764, 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 344 BOB

2015 Average 352 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 336 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.29 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0686

0.0673

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KES to BOB 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 0.0678, compared to 0.0681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0678

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0013 BOB (High: 0.0684 / Low: 0.0671). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BOB (High: 0.0684 / Low: 0.0680).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0685) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0717), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-4.53%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0685

2015 Avg (May) 0.0717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0677	0.0673	0.0675
February	0.0679	0.0673	0.0676
March	0.0677	0.0671	0.0674
April	0.0684	0.0671	0.0679
May	0.0688	0.0682	0.0685
June	0.0684	0.0679	0.0681
July	0.0683	0.0678	0.0680
August	0.0684	0.0680	0.0682
September	0.0686	0.0681	0.0683
October	0.0684	0.0680	0.0682
November	0.0682	0.0678	0.0680
December	0.0683	0.0674	0.0677