YEARLY HIGH
0.0101 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0094 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0097 CHF

2016 KES to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 0.0094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0098 to the December average rate of 0.0100, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0101 was down 9.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0112, 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 50 CHF
2015 Average 49 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 47 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.18 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0100
0.0095
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KES to CHF 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 0.0097, compared to 0.0097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0097
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0005 CHF (High: 0.0100 / Low: 0.0095). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CHF (High: 0.0097 / Low: 0.0095).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0100) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0097), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+2.73%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0100
2015 Avg (December) 0.0097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0100 0.0097 0.0098
February 0.0100 0.0095 0.0097
March 0.0098 0.0095 0.0097
April 0.0097 0.0094 0.0095
May 0.0099 0.0095 0.0097
June 0.0098 0.0095 0.0096
July 0.0098 0.0096 0.0097
August 0.0097 0.0094 0.0096
September 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
October 0.0098 0.0096 0.0097
November 0.0100 0.0095 0.0098
December 0.0101 0.0099 0.0100