YEARLY HIGH
0.2889 NIO
YEARLY LOW
0.2698 NIO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2817 NIO

2016 KES to NIO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to NIO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 0.2889. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.2698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0191 NIO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2718 to the December average rate of 0.2867, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2889 was down 1.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2937, 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 1,444 NIO
2015 Average 1,381 NIO
Yearly Trough Low 1,349 NIO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.62 NIO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2882
0.2703
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to NIO 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 0.2781, compared to 0.2853 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2853

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0070 NIO (High: 0.2769 / Low: 0.2699). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 NIO (High: 0.2834 / Low: 0.2815).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2867) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2727), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0140 (+5.13%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2867
2015 Avg (December) 0.2727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2735 0.2698 0.2718
February 0.2769 0.2699 0.2750
March 0.2795 0.2771 0.2784
April 0.2807 0.2768 0.2784
May 0.2837 0.2814 0.2827
June 0.2834 0.2815 0.2823
July 0.2846 0.2812 0.2822
August 0.2859 0.2820 0.2843
September 0.2867 0.2846 0.2860
October 0.2873 0.2854 0.2866
November 0.2872 0.2847 0.2863
December 0.2889 0.2840 0.2867