YEARLY HIGH
2.9293 HUF
YEARLY LOW
2.6741 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7723 HUF

2016 KES to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 2.9293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 2.6741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2553 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8264 to the December average rate of 2.8980, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.9293 was down 7.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.1763, 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 14,647 HUF
2015 Average 14,243 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 13,370 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,276.33 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.9163
2.6963
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to HUF 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 2.7597, compared to 2.7849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7597
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1901 HUF (High: 2.8965 / Low: 2.7064). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0362 HUF (High: 2.7332 / Low: 2.6971).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1901
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0362

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0868 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0868

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.8980) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.8253), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0727 (+2.57%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.8980
2015 Avg (December) 2.8253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8556 2.7892 2.8264
February 2.7943 2.6993 2.7396
March 2.8149 2.7090 2.7538
April 2.7332 2.6971 2.7146
May 2.8062 2.6741 2.7636
June 2.8467 2.6972 2.7603
July 2.8277 2.7518 2.8038
August 2.7658 2.7011 2.7294
September 2.7452 2.6901 2.7191
October 2.7984 2.6863 2.7463
November 2.8965 2.7064 2.8130
December 2.9293 2.8560 2.8980