2016 KES to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

230.0645 STD

YEARLY LOW

206.6179 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

218.1383 STD

2016 KES to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 230.0645. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 206.6179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.4466 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 220.2102 to the December average rate of 227.8194, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 230.0645 was down 9.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 253.7162, 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 1,150,323 STD

2015 Average 1,126,263 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,033,089 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 117,233.25 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

229.2952

211.5849

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to STD 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 216.2995, compared to 219.9771 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6776 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 216.2995

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 219.9771

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 12.8885 STD (High: 219.5064 / Low: 206.6179). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4224 STD (High: 217.1938 / Low: 214.7713).

June Spread (Volatile) ±12.8885

September Spread (Stable) ±2.4224

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 4.1764 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1764

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 227.8194) against the same month in 2015 (average: 219.9241), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8952 (+3.59%).

2016 Avg (December) 227.8194

2015 Avg (December) 219.9241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	222.1031	219.1131	220.2102
February	219.9197	214.7745	217.1404
March	222.7746	212.8286	217.2371
April	214.8025	211.1145	213.0607
May	218.2030	210.2634	214.8282
June	219.5064	206.6179	215.3203
July	220.0759	217.2093	218.4303
August	218.0127	213.0938	215.6039
September	217.1938	214.7713	215.8980
October	222.3138	213.6336	219.0307
November	227.5792	216.3417	223.0806
December	230.0645	224.6259	227.8194