2016 KES to GYD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0559 GYD

YEARLY LOW

2.0058 GYD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0284 GYD

2016 KES to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 2.0559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 2.0058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0502 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0143 to the December average rate of 2.0173, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0559 was down 9.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2832, 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 10,280 GYD

2015 Average 10,525 GYD

Yearly Trough Low 10,029 GYD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 250.94 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0496

2.0111

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to GYD 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 2.0314, compared to 2.0253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0314

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0245 GYD (High: 2.0311 / Low: 2.0065). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 GYD (High: 2.0382 / Low: 2.0304).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0245

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.0464) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1407), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0943 (-4.40%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.0464

2015 Avg (May) 2.1407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0223	2.0058	2.0143
February	2.0314	2.0096	2.0224
March	2.0413	2.0247	2.0326
April	2.0382	2.0304	2.0353
May	2.0559	2.0363	2.0464
June	2.0457	2.0268	2.0374
July	2.0383	2.0190	2.0279
August	2.0345	2.0214	2.0288
September	2.0364	2.0227	2.0306
October	2.0337	2.0204	2.0276
November	2.0257	2.0085	2.0196
December	2.0311	2.0065	2.0173