YEARLY HIGH
0.1644 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1311 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1449 NAD

2016 KES to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.1644. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.1311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0333 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1590 to the December average rate of 0.1357, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1644 was up 5.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1555, 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 822 NAD
2015 Average 650 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 656 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166.55 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1613
0.1334
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to NAD 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 0.1518, compared to 0.1379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1518
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0162 NAD (High: 0.1566 / Low: 0.1404). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 NAD (High: 0.1385 / Low: 0.1327).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0162
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1590) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1266), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0324 (+25.59%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1590
2015 Avg (January) 0.1266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1644 0.1512 0.1590
February 0.1580 0.1498 0.1549
March 0.1559 0.1460 0.1515
April 0.1504 0.1408 0.1443
May 0.1566 0.1404 0.1519
June 0.1551 0.1425 0.1491
July 0.1460 0.1377 0.1421
August 0.1441 0.1315 0.1357
September 0.1443 0.1337 0.1390
October 0.1410 0.1336 0.1375
November 0.1421 0.1311 0.1375
December 0.1385 0.1327 0.1357