2016 KES to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 KES to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the KES to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 80.8515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 78.2655.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5860 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.5805 to the December average rate of 79.8504, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 80.8515 was down 9.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 89.5281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
KES to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 80.0270, compared to 79.9637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0633 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 2.1676 LAK (High: 80.4331 / Low: 78.2655). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3312 LAK (High: 79.9640 / Low: 79.6327).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4279 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 80.5631) against the same month in 2015 (average: 84.0051), the exchange rate shifted by -3.4420 (-4.10%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79.8858 | 79.1051 | 79.5805 |
| February | 80.3028 | 79.2068 | 79.6761 |
| March | 80.8153 | 79.5928 | 80.1121 |
| April | 80.3033 | 79.6974 | 80.0951 |
| May | 80.8515 | 80.2204 | 80.5631 |
| June | 80.4689 | 79.6434 | 80.1352 |
| July | 80.2167 | 79.3915 | 79.8318 |
| August | 79.9640 | 79.6327 | 79.7926 |
| September | 80.1323 | 79.7720 | 79.9592 |
| October | 80.3903 | 79.9180 | 80.1465 |
| November | 80.4844 | 79.7262 | 80.2018 |
| December | 80.4331 | 78.2655 | 79.8504 |