2016 KES to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1828 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.9856 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0715 JPY

2016 KES to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.1828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 0.9856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1972 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1575 to the December average rate of 1.1358, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1828 was down 10.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3278, 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 5,914 JPY

2015 Average 6,174 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 4,928 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 986.07 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1733

0.9832

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to JPY 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 1.1001, compared to 1.0428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0573 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1001

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1068 JPY (High: 1.1208 / Low: 1.0140). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0276 JPY (High: 1.1261 / Low: 1.0985).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1068

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0276

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0385 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.1240) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2982), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1742 (-13.42%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.1240

2015 Avg (February) 1.2982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1799	1.1425	1.1575
February	1.1828	1.1019	1.1240
March	1.1261	1.0985	1.1138
April	1.1030	1.0546	1.0829
May	1.0999	1.0525	1.0806
June	1.0891	1.0077	1.0421
July	1.0542	0.9935	1.0249
August	1.0185	0.9856	0.9991
September	1.0272	0.9914	1.0076
October	1.0359	1.0006	1.0233
November	1.1208	1.0140	1.0663
December	1.1543	1.1147	1.1358