2016 KES to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 KES to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the KES to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 1.0429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.0186.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0243 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0250 to the December average rate of 1.0256, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0429 was down 6.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1177, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
KES to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.0318, compared to 1.0313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0124 PKR (High: 1.0310 / Low: 1.0186). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 PKR (High: 1.0325 / Low: 1.0280).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0055 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.0396) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0577), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0180 (-1.70%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.0280 | 1.0219 | 1.0250 |
| February | 1.0301 | 1.0202 | 1.0262 |
| March | 1.0348 | 1.0292 | 1.0317 |
| April | 1.0370 | 1.0310 | 1.0344 |
| May | 1.0429 | 1.0360 | 1.0396 |
| June | 1.0388 | 1.0297 | 1.0342 |
| July | 1.0384 | 1.0317 | 1.0345 |
| August | 1.0354 | 1.0299 | 1.0324 |
| September | 1.0358 | 1.0296 | 1.0325 |
| October | 1.0342 | 1.0292 | 1.0328 |
| November | 1.0325 | 1.0280 | 1.0302 |
| December | 1.0310 | 1.0186 | 1.0256 |