2016 KES to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0804 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0759 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0780 SBD

2016 KES to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0804. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0796 to the December average rate of 0.0772, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0804 was down 6.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0856, 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 402 SBD

2015 Average 401 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 380 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.10 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0799

0.0769

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KES to SBD 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 0.0785, compared to 0.0775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0785

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0028 SBD (High: 0.0803 / Low: 0.0775). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SBD (High: 0.0777 / Low: 0.0770).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0796) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0833), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0037 (-4.47%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0796

2015 Avg (January) 0.0833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0804	0.0789	0.0796
February	0.0802	0.0794	0.0797
March	0.0803	0.0775	0.0786
April	0.0792	0.0771	0.0783
May	0.0777	0.0768	0.0774
June	0.0784	0.0770	0.0772
July	0.0785	0.0774	0.0779
August	0.0776	0.0767	0.0772
September	0.0781	0.0768	0.0774
October	0.0777	0.0770	0.0774
November	0.0786	0.0769	0.0777
December	0.0785	0.0759	0.0772