2016 KES to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0680 CNY

YEARLY LOW

0.0634 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0654 CNY

2016 KES to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.0680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0641 to the December average rate of 0.0678, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0680 was down 0.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0685, 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 340 CNY

2015 Average 320 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 317 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.27 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0682

0.0636

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CNY 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 0.0644, compared to 0.0665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0644

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0015 CNY (High: 0.0679 / Low: 0.0664). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 CNY (High: 0.0661 / Low: 0.0658).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0678) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0631), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0046 (+7.33%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0678

2015 Avg (December) 0.0631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0646	0.0634	0.0641
February	0.0646	0.0638	0.0642
March	0.0646	0.0636	0.0641
April	0.0642	0.0638	0.0640
May	0.0653	0.0640	0.0648
June	0.0657	0.0649	0.0651
July	0.0661	0.0655	0.0659
August	0.0660	0.0653	0.0656
September	0.0661	0.0658	0.0659
October	0.0669	0.0657	0.0664
November	0.0679	0.0664	0.0672
December	0.0680	0.0675	0.0678