2016 KES to GTQ Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0768 GTQ

YEARLY LOW

0.0728 GTQ

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0749 GTQ

2016 KES to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 0.0768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.0728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0747 to the December average rate of 0.0735, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0768 was down 8.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0840, 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 384 GTQ

2015 Average 391 GTQ

Yearly Trough Low 364 GTQ

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.77 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0766

0.0732

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KES to GTQ 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 0.0756, compared to 0.0742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0756

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0742

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0012 GTQ (High: 0.0741 / Low: 0.0728). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GTQ (High: 0.0759 / Low: 0.0754).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0760) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0799), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-4.83%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0760

2015 Avg (May) 0.0799

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0751	0.0744	0.0747
February	0.0754	0.0746	0.0751
March	0.0764	0.0757	0.0760
April	0.0765	0.0759	0.0764
May	0.0768	0.0757	0.0760
June	0.0759	0.0754	0.0756
July	0.0757	0.0746	0.0751
August	0.0747	0.0740	0.0743
September	0.0747	0.0742	0.0744
October	0.0743	0.0737	0.0740
November	0.0741	0.0736	0.0738
December	0.0741	0.0728	0.0735