2016 KES to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0773 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.0755 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0765 HKD

2016 KES to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 0.0773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0760 to the December average rate of 0.0759, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0773 was down 9.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0855, 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 386 HKD

2015 Average 396 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 378 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.95 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0772

0.0758

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KES to HKD 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 0.0765, compared to 0.0764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0765

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0764

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0009 HKD (High: 0.0764 / Low: 0.0755). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 HKD (High: 0.0767 / Low: 0.0765).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0771) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0805), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0034 (-4.25%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0771

2015 Avg (May) 0.0805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0764	0.0755	0.0760
February	0.0765	0.0759	0.0763
March	0.0768	0.0763	0.0765
April	0.0768	0.0763	0.0766
May	0.0773	0.0767	0.0771
June	0.0770	0.0766	0.0768
July	0.0768	0.0764	0.0766
August	0.0766	0.0762	0.0765
September	0.0767	0.0765	0.0766
October	0.0768	0.0764	0.0766
November	0.0764	0.0761	0.0762
December	0.0763	0.0757	0.0759