2016 KES to PEN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0347 PEN

YEARLY LOW

0.0321 PEN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0332 PEN

2016 KES to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.0347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 0.0321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0336 to the December average rate of 0.0332, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0347 was up 1.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0340, 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 173 PEN

2015 Average 162 PEN

Yearly Trough Low 160 PEN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.97 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0346

0.0324

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KES to PEN 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 0.0333, compared to 0.0332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0333

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0019 PEN (High: 0.0347 / Low: 0.0328). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PEN (High: 0.0337 / Low: 0.0332).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0344) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0336), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+2.18%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0344

2015 Avg (February) 0.0336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0339	0.0333	0.0336
February	0.0347	0.0340	0.0344
March	0.0347	0.0328	0.0336
April	0.0335	0.0321	0.0326
May	0.0334	0.0325	0.0331
June	0.0335	0.0325	0.0328
July	0.0332	0.0324	0.0326
August	0.0334	0.0326	0.0329
September	0.0336	0.0331	0.0334
October	0.0337	0.0331	0.0334
November	0.0337	0.0332	0.0334
December	0.0336	0.0327	0.0332