YEARLY HIGH
24.3105 MNT
YEARLY LOW
19.1255 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.0890 MNT

2016 KES to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 24.3105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 19.1255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1851 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5105 to the December average rate of 24.2401, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 24.3105 was up 11.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 21.7531, 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 121,553 MNT
2015 Average 100,305 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 95,627 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,925.45 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

24.7202
18.9585
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MNT 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 19.7780, compared to 22.4001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.7780
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.4001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 1.8516 MNT (High: 22.2424 / Low: 20.3908). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1663 MNT (High: 24.3105 / Low: 24.1443).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.8516
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1663

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4797 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4797

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 24.2401) against the same month in 2015 (average: 19.4999), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7402 (+24.31%).

2016 Avg (December) 24.2401
2015 Avg (December) 19.4999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.6087 19.3900 19.5105
February 19.9678 19.6089 19.7967
March 20.2446 19.9631 20.1306
April 20.1623 19.5352 19.8732
May 20.0695 19.7748 19.9183
June 19.7722 19.1255 19.4387
July 20.3810 19.5788 19.9342
August 22.2424 20.3908 21.5040
September 22.5431 21.7694 22.0974
October 23.3535 22.3668 22.7541
November 24.1782 23.3767 23.8706
December 24.3105 24.1443 24.2401