YEARLY HIGH
1.0964 DZD
YEARLY LOW
1.0343 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0776 DZD

2016 KES to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 1.0964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 1.0343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0621 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0492 to the December average rate of 1.0844, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0964 was up 3.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0617, 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 5,482 DZD
2015 Average 5,108 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 5,171 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 310.71 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0948
1.0408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to DZD 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 1.0709, compared to 1.0842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0310 DZD (High: 1.0653 / Low: 1.0343). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 DZD (High: 1.0933 / Low: 1.0866).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0310
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.0893) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0212), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0681 (+6.67%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.0893
2015 Avg (May) 1.0212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0536 1.0457 1.0492
February 1.0653 1.0343 1.0453
March 1.0909 1.0690 1.0795
April 1.0812 1.0646 1.0736
May 1.0964 1.0780 1.0893
June 1.0948 1.0824 1.0887
July 1.0933 1.0866 1.0903
August 1.0853 1.0716 1.0787
September 1.0816 1.0736 1.0787
October 1.0898 1.0818 1.0863
November 1.0919 1.0794 1.0868
December 1.0886 1.0777 1.0844