2016 KES to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7451 KGS

YEARLY LOW

0.6604 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6890 KGS

2016 KES to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.7451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.6604.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0847 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7415 to the December average rate of 0.6778, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7451 was down 0.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7470, 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 3,726 KGS

2015 Average 3,279 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 3,302 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 423.46 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7492

0.6567

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to KGS 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 0.7031, compared to 0.6748 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0283 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7031

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6748

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0345 KGS (High: 0.7276 / Low: 0.6930). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 KGS (High: 0.6792 / Low: 0.6760).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0345

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0309 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0309

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.7415) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6495), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0920 (+14.16%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.7415

2015 Avg (January) 0.6495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7451	0.7372	0.7415
February	0.7417	0.7217	0.7339
March	0.7276	0.6930	0.7124
April	0.6936	0.6746	0.6815
May	0.6824	0.6747	0.6784
June	0.6773	0.6653	0.6711
July	0.6718	0.6604	0.6644
August	0.6803	0.6717	0.6766
September	0.6822	0.6707	0.6789
October	0.6766	0.6706	0.6738
November	0.6796	0.6752	0.6776
December	0.6792	0.6760	0.6778