2016 KES to BYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

216.4107 BYR

YEARLY LOW

181.2098 BYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

198.3243 BYR

2016 KES to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 216.4107. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 181.2098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.2009 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 193.9782 to the December average rate of 195.9889, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 216.4107 was up 18.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 182.0186, 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 1,082,053 BYR

2015 Average 808,946 BYR

Yearly Trough Low 906,049 BYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 176,004.55 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

214.4837

191.3536

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BYR 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 199.4029, compared to 197.2457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 199.4029

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 197.2457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 26.4919 BYR (High: 207.7016 / Low: 181.2098). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3163 BYR (High: 197.9763 / Low: 197.6600).

January Spread (Volatile) ±26.4919

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 9.1032 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.1032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 212.5562) against the same month in 2015 (average: 166.2451), the exchange rate shifted by +46.3111 (+27.86%).

2016 Avg (February) 212.5562

2015 Avg (February) 166.2451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	207.7016	181.2098	193.9782
February	216.4107	206.7476	212.5562
March	211.6131	198.2475	203.4530
April	199.0823	190.4149	196.1830
May	196.2708	189.8768	193.2812
June	198.2824	195.2470	196.9659
July	199.2213	197.1681	197.7301
August	197.7623	196.8445	197.4979
September	197.9763	197.6600	197.7977
October	198.3744	197.2773	197.6535
November	197.3432	196.5756	196.8064
December	196.8956	195.3971	195.9889