2016 KES to SYP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1867 SYP

YEARLY LOW

2.0812 SYP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1379 SYP

2016 KES to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 2.1867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.0812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1055 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1496 to the December average rate of 2.0900, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1867 was down 5.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.3086, 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 10,934 SYP

2015 Average 9,938 SYP

Yearly Trough Low 10,406 SYP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 527.62 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1867

2.0812

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to SYP 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 2.1637, compared to 2.1120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0518 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1637

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0342 SYP (High: 2.1738 / Low: 2.1396). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 SYP (High: 2.1089 / Low: 2.0983).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0342

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0327 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.1779) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.9609), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2170 (+11.06%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.1779

2015 Avg (May) 1.9609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1600	2.1359	2.1496
February	2.1639	2.1466	2.1559
March	2.1751	2.1609	2.1659
April	2.1723	2.1615	2.1683
May	2.1867	2.1717	2.1779
June	2.1738	2.1396	2.1649
July	2.1434	2.1238	2.1322
August	2.1261	2.1097	2.1196
September	2.1238	2.1103	2.1161
October	2.1198	2.1081	2.1121
November	2.1089	2.0983	2.1019
December	2.1018	2.0812	2.0900