YEARLY HIGH
0.0709 HRK
YEARLY LOW
0.0646 HRK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0671 HRK

2016 KES to HRK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to HRK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 HRK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0688 to the December average rate of 0.0700, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0709 was down 10.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0792, 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 354 HRK
2015 Average 350 HRK
Yearly Trough Low 323 HRK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.65 HRK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0705
0.0648
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to HRK 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 0.0667, compared to 0.0674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0667
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0037 HRK (High: 0.0689 / Low: 0.0652). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 HRK (High: 0.0693 / Low: 0.0685).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0700) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0686), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+2.07%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0700
2015 Avg (December) 0.0686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0693 0.0685 0.0688
February 0.0688 0.0663 0.0674
March 0.0689 0.0652 0.0669
April 0.0659 0.0649 0.0653
May 0.0669 0.0646 0.0659
June 0.0674 0.0653 0.0661
July 0.0672 0.0661 0.0668
August 0.0665 0.0651 0.0658
September 0.0664 0.0656 0.0660
October 0.0681 0.0660 0.0671
November 0.0699 0.0663 0.0684
December 0.0709 0.0687 0.0700