2016 KES to RON Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0426 RON

YEARLY LOW

0.0385 RON

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0400 RON

2016 KES to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0385.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0407 to the December average rate of 0.0420, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0426 was down 7.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0462, 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 213 RON

2015 Average 204 RON

Yearly Trough Low 193 RON

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.21 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0423

0.0387

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to RON 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 0.0397, compared to 0.0403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0397

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0022 RON (High: 0.0419 / Low: 0.0397). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 RON (High: 0.0394 / Low: 0.0390).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0420) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0405), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+3.70%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0420

2015 Avg (December) 0.0405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0410	0.0406	0.0407
February	0.0407	0.0388	0.0396
March	0.0404	0.0388	0.0395
April	0.0394	0.0386	0.0390
May	0.0402	0.0385	0.0395
June	0.0405	0.0391	0.0398
July	0.0404	0.0394	0.0400
August	0.0397	0.0388	0.0392
September	0.0394	0.0390	0.0392
October	0.0409	0.0391	0.0402
November	0.0419	0.0397	0.0411
December	0.0426	0.0410	0.0420