2016 KES to IDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

136.5880 IDR

YEARLY LOW

127.8575 IDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

131.0660 IDR

2016 KES to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 136.5880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 127.8575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7305 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.5110 to the December average rate of 131.2744, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 136.5880 was down 5.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 144.2041, 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 682,940 IDR

2015 Average 682,114 IDR

Yearly Trough Low 639,288 IDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,652.36 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

136.2091

127.8319

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to IDR 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 132.2122, compared to 129.9198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2924 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 132.2122

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 129.9198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 5.4794 IDR (High: 135.3414 / Low: 129.8620). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7827 IDR (High: 128.9798 / Low: 128.1970).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.4794

October Spread (Stable) ±0.7827

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.9293 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 135.5110) against the same month in 2015 (average: 137.5975), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0865 (-1.52%).

2016 Avg (January) 135.5110

2015 Avg (January) 137.5975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	136.5880	133.8274	135.5110
February	134.1584	131.0096	132.5817
March	131.3654	128.4350	129.7681
April	130.5155	129.3713	130.0859
May	135.3414	129.8620	133.2708
June	135.3162	130.2072	132.0558
July	130.1749	128.9329	129.4688
August	131.0133	129.0316	129.7543
September	131.1053	127.8575	129.6120
October	128.9798	128.1970	128.5300
November	133.0718	128.4852	130.8793
December	133.1565	130.2064	131.2744