2016 KES to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

33.0842 MGA

YEARLY LOW

28.9483 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

31.3029 MGA

2016 KES to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 33.0842. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 28.9483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1359 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.3721 to the December average rate of 32.6355, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 33.0842 was down 0.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 33.3039, 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 165,421 MGA

2015 Average 157,890 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 144,742 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,679.60 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

32.9213

29.4918

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MGA 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 31.5814, compared to 31.0244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5570 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.5814

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.0244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 2.9246 MGA (High: 31.8729 / Low: 28.9483). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2378 MGA (High: 31.5607 / Low: 31.3229).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.9246

April Spread (Stable) ±0.2378

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.8849 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8849

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 32.6355) against the same month in 2015 (average: 31.3912), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2443 (+3.96%).

2016 Avg (December) 32.6355

2015 Avg (December) 31.3912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	31.5142	31.2509	31.3721
February	31.4853	30.9520	31.2440
March	32.0120	31.3192	31.6004
April	31.5607	31.3229	31.4446
May	32.2961	31.1179	31.5572
June	32.5095	32.0548	32.2700
July	31.8729	28.9483	30.3852
August	30.1007	29.1342	29.7776
September	30.6735	29.9323	30.1208
October	31.7590	30.6776	31.3633
November	32.6864	30.9911	31.8640
December	33.0842	32.2588	32.6355