2016 KES to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0142 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.0124 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0131 CAD

2016 KES to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0139 to the December average rate of 0.0131, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0142 was up 2.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0139, 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 CAD

2015 Average 65 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 62 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.23 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0140

0.0126

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CAD 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 0.0131, compared to 0.0130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0131

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0007 CAD (High: 0.0142 / Low: 0.0135). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CAD (High: 0.0133 / Low: 0.0131).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

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: 0.0132), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+4.78%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0139

2015 Avg (January) 0.0132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0142	0.0135	0.0139
February	0.0137	0.0132	0.0135
March	0.0133	0.0128	0.0130
April	0.0130	0.0124	0.0127
May	0.0130	0.0124	0.0128
June	0.0130	0.0126	0.0127
July	0.0130	0.0127	0.0129
August	0.0130	0.0126	0.0128
September	0.0130	0.0127	0.0129
October	0.0132	0.0129	0.0131
November	0.0133	0.0131	0.0132
December	0.0133	0.0129	0.0131