2016 KES to MXN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2046 MXN

YEARLY LOW

0.1679 MXN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1841 MXN

2016 KES to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.2046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.1679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0367 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1761 to the December average rate of 0.2009, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2046 was up 20.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1704, 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 1,023 MXN

2015 Average 808 MXN

Yearly Trough Low 839 MXN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 183.61 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2037

0.1699

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MXN 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 0.1780, compared to 0.1901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1780

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0238 MXN (High: 0.2046 / Low: 0.1808). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 MXN (High: 0.1862 / Low: 0.1812).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0238

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.1974) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1628), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0347 (+21.30%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.1974

2015 Avg (November) 0.1628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1823	0.1679	0.1761
February	0.1871	0.1779	0.1811
March	0.1772	0.1703	0.1737
April	0.1761	0.1700	0.1727
May	0.1834	0.1701	0.1800
June	0.1886	0.1802	0.1845
July	0.1862	0.1812	0.1834
August	0.1866	0.1782	0.1823
September	0.1961	0.1811	0.1896
October	0.1916	0.1828	0.1869
November	0.2046	0.1808	0.1974
December	0.2036	0.1985	0.2009