2016 KES to MVR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1524 MVR

YEARLY LOW

0.1484 MVR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1504 MVR

2016 KES to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.1524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.1484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1496 to the December average rate of 0.1499, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1524 was down 9.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1689, 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 762 MVR

2015 Average 780 MVR

Yearly Trough Low 742 MVR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.27 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1520

0.1493

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MVR 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 0.1506, compared to 0.1502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1506

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0033 MVR (High: 0.1517 / Low: 0.1484). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MVR (High: 0.1510 / Low: 0.1503).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.1518) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1585), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0068 (-4.27%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.1518

2015 Avg (May) 0.1585

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1502	0.1484	0.1496
February	0.1506	0.1485	0.1500
March	0.1513	0.1495	0.1504
April	0.1517	0.1484	0.1507
May	0.1524	0.1511	0.1518
June	0.1517	0.1485	0.1511
July	0.1506	0.1491	0.1499
August	0.1505	0.1489	0.1498
September	0.1510	0.1503	0.1507
October	0.1514	0.1500	0.1507
November	0.1511	0.1491	0.1502
December	0.1508	0.1488	0.1499