2016 KES to ILS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0389 ILS

YEARLY LOW

0.0370 ILS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0378 ILS

2016 KES to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.0389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.0370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0386 to the December average rate of 0.0375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0389 was down 11.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0441, 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 194 ILS

2015 Average 198 ILS

Yearly Trough Low 185 ILS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.41 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0387

0.0370

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to ILS 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 0.0380, compared to 0.0376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0380

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0015 ILS (High: 0.0386 / Low: 0.0371). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 ILS (High: 0.0374 / Low: 0.0370).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0386) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0432), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-10.70%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0386

2015 Avg (January) 0.0432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0389	0.0380	0.0386
February	0.0387	0.0380	0.0383
March	0.0386	0.0371	0.0381
April	0.0375	0.0370	0.0373
May	0.0385	0.0370	0.0378
June	0.0385	0.0378	0.0382
July	0.0384	0.0376	0.0381
August	0.0379	0.0371	0.0374
September	0.0374	0.0370	0.0372
October	0.0381	0.0370	0.0377
November	0.0381	0.0373	0.0378
December	0.0379	0.0372	0.0375