2016 KES to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0424 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.0373 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0389 GHS

2016 KES to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.0424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0380 to the December average rate of 0.0415, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0424 was down 5.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0447, 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 212 GHS

2015 Average 193 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 186 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.85 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0418

0.0375

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to GHS 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 0.0382, compared to 0.0396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0382

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0035 GHS (High: 0.0424 / Low: 0.0389). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 GHS (High: 0.0393 / Low: 0.0388).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.0397) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0373), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+6.26%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0397

2015 Avg (November) 0.0373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0390	0.0373	0.0380
February	0.0394	0.0381	0.0389
March	0.0385	0.0378	0.0380
April	0.0381	0.0375	0.0378
May	0.0384	0.0375	0.0381
June	0.0391	0.0380	0.0385
July	0.0393	0.0388	0.0390
August	0.0392	0.0385	0.0389
September	0.0394	0.0389	0.0391
October	0.0394	0.0389	0.0392
November	0.0424	0.0389	0.0397
December	0.0423	0.0403	0.0415