2016 KES to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.5590 MMK

YEARLY LOW

11.4945 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.1698 MMK

2016 KES to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 13.5590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 11.4945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0645 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6962 to the December average rate of 13.2103, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.5590 was up 5.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.8464, 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 67,795 MMK

2015 Average 56,469 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 57,473 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,322.40 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.3679

11.4767

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MMK 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 11.9952, compared to 12.3444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9952

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.6540 MMK (High: 12.6741 / Low: 12.0201). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1804 MMK (High: 12.8005 / Low: 12.6201).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6540

January Spread (Stable) ±0.1804

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4710 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4710

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 13.2103) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.7023), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5080 (+4.00%).

2016 Avg (December) 13.2103

2015 Avg (December) 12.7023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.8005	12.6201	12.6962
February	12.6741	12.0201	12.2252
March	12.2161	11.8892	11.9890
April	11.9843	11.4945	11.6823
May	11.7860	11.5381	11.6410
June	11.8343	11.6046	11.7378
July	11.7305	11.5466	11.6343
August	11.9390	11.6532	11.7657
September	12.4260	11.8607	12.1387
October	12.7107	12.3445	12.5661
November	12.9401	12.5343	12.7513
December	13.5590	12.9065	13.2103