2016 KES to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1919 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.0763 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0986 EGP

2016 KES to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.1919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1156 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0765 to the December average rate of 0.1801, the exchange rate registered a net change of 135.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1919 was up 129.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0837, 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 960 EGP

2015 Average 393 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 381 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 578.20 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1905

0.0661

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to EGP 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 0.0833, compared to 0.1140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0833

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0885 EGP (High: 0.1759 / Low: 0.0873). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 EGP (High: 0.0878 / Low: 0.0875).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0885

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1801) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0766), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1035 (+135.16%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1801

2015 Avg (December) 0.0766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0768	0.0763	0.0765
February	0.0770	0.0765	0.0768
March	0.0882	0.0769	0.0829
April	0.0879	0.0873	0.0877
May	0.0885	0.0878	0.0881
June	0.0880	0.0870	0.0877
July	0.0879	0.0874	0.0876
August	0.0877	0.0874	0.0875
September	0.0878	0.0875	0.0877
October	0.0879	0.0874	0.0876
November	0.1759	0.0873	0.1533
December	0.1919	0.1748	0.1801