2016 KES to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.1642 KRW

YEARLY LOW

10.7924 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.4359 KRW

2016 KES to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 12.1642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 10.7924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3719 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7344 to the December average rate of 11.5909, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.1642 was down 1.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.3681, 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 60,821 KRW

2015 Average 57,668 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 53,962 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,859.33 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.0455

10.8615

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to KRW 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 11.6500, compared to 11.2218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6500

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.8415 KRW (High: 12.1369 / Low: 11.2954). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2064 KRW (High: 11.4135 / Low: 11.2071).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8415

April Spread (Stable) ±0.2064

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3383 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 11.9468) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.0367), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0898 (-0.75%).

2016 Avg (February) 11.9468

2015 Avg (February) 12.0367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.8665	11.4714	11.7344
February	12.1642	11.7388	11.9468
March	12.1369	11.2954	11.6701
April	11.4135	11.2071	11.3319
May	11.8401	11.2753	11.6601
June	11.8320	11.3672	11.5564
July	11.4797	11.0202	11.2619
August	11.0652	10.7965	10.9601
September	11.1267	10.7924	10.9622
October	11.2941	10.8686	11.1162
November	11.6032	11.1713	11.4395
December	11.8275	11.4000	11.5909