YEARLY HIGH
40.5764 KHR
YEARLY LOW
39.1919 KHR
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.9127 KHR

2016 KES to KHR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to KHR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 40.5764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 39.1919.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3845 KHR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.5570 to the December average rate of 39.6021, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 40.5764 was down 9.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 44.9263, 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 202,882 KHR
2015 Average 207,389 KHR
Yearly Trough Low 195,960 KHR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,922.53 KHR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

40.4785
39.3756
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to KHR 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 39.8135, compared to 40.0119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1984 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.8135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.0119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.7358 KHR (High: 40.5764 / Low: 39.8406). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3360 KHR (High: 40.5508 / Low: 40.2148).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.7358
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3360

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5811 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5811

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 40.1515) against the same month in 2015 (average: 39.5869), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5646 (+1.43%).

2016 Avg (October) 40.1515
2015 Avg (October) 39.5869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.7771 39.2863 39.5570
February 39.7314 39.1919 39.4675
March 39.8354 39.2393 39.4725
April 40.0157 39.4122 39.6580
May 40.5704 40.0010 40.3393
June 40.5239 40.0970 40.3866
July 40.3420 39.9453 40.1723
August 40.3928 40.0193 40.2492
September 40.5508 40.2148 40.3260
October 40.5764 39.8406 40.1515
November 39.8171 39.2120 39.5704
December 39.8841 39.3747 39.6021