2016 KES to COP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

33.5610 COP

YEARLY LOW

28.1495 COP

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.0707 COP

2016 KES to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 33.5610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 28.1495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4115 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.0474 to the December average rate of 29.4731, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 33.5610 was up 2.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 32.6743, 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 167,805 COP

2015 Average 139,412 COP

Yearly Trough Low 140,748 COP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,057.34 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

33.3170

28.4398

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to COP 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 30.7687, compared to 29.3728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3959 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.7687

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.3728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 2.4223 COP (High: 30.5718 / Low: 28.1495). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0574 COP (High: 29.4458 / Low: 28.3884).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.4223

October Spread (Stable) ±1.0574

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 2.1074 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 32.9106) against the same month in 2015 (average: 26.4611), the exchange rate shifted by +6.4495 (+24.37%).

2016 Avg (February) 32.9106

2015 Avg (February) 26.4611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	33.0066	31.0090	32.0474
February	33.5610	32.3701	32.9106
March	32.0954	29.7047	30.8032
April	30.5857	28.3559	29.5982
May	30.5718	28.1495	29.7335
June	30.7160	28.8863	29.5192
July	30.3881	28.8139	29.2697
August	30.5254	28.2310	29.1446
September	29.3331	28.1607	28.8462
October	29.4458	28.3884	28.9268
November	31.2071	29.4388	30.5761
December	30.3397	29.1069	29.4731