2016 KES to INR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6755 INR

YEARLY LOW

0.6455 INR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6618 INR

2016 KES to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.6755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.6455.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0300 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6573 to the December average rate of 0.6637, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6755 was down 3.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6987, 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 3,378 INR

2015 Average 3,269 INR

Yearly Trough Low 3,228 INR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 149.92 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6708

0.6551

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KES to INR 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 0.6620, compared to 0.6616 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) 0.6620

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6616

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0213 INR (High: 0.6745 / Low: 0.6533). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 INR (High: 0.6603 / Low: 0.6568).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0213

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.6695) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6781), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0086 (-1.27%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.6695

2015 Avg (February) 0.6781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6660	0.6455	0.6573
February	0.6755	0.6621	0.6695
March	0.6674	0.6532	0.6595
April	0.6587	0.6517	0.6564
May	0.6708	0.6568	0.6644
June	0.6719	0.6587	0.6650
July	0.6669	0.6591	0.6628
August	0.6628	0.6579	0.6602
September	0.6628	0.6554	0.6593
October	0.6603	0.6568	0.6585
November	0.6745	0.6533	0.6650
December	0.6710	0.6603	0.6637