YEARLY HIGH
0.0663 TTD
YEARLY LOW
0.0625 TTD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0653 TTD

2016 KES to TTD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to TTD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 0.0663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 TTD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0628 to the December average rate of 0.0659, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0663 was down 6.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0705, 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 331 TTD
2015 Average 324 TTD
Yearly Trough Low 313 TTD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.71 TTD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0665
0.0624
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to TTD 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 0.0646, compared to 0.0660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0646
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0011 TTD (High: 0.0640 / Low: 0.0629). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 TTD (High: 0.0662 / Low: 0.0659).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.0661) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0602), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+9.90%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.0661
2015 Avg (September) 0.0602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0632 0.0625 0.0628
February 0.0640 0.0629 0.0636
March 0.0651 0.0641 0.0647
April 0.0658 0.0647 0.0652
May 0.0661 0.0656 0.0660
June 0.0660 0.0655 0.0657
July 0.0663 0.0657 0.0659
August 0.0662 0.0659 0.0660
September 0.0663 0.0660 0.0661
October 0.0662 0.0658 0.0661
November 0.0663 0.0658 0.0661
December 0.0663 0.0654 0.0659