2016 KES to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.8170 TZS

YEARLY LOW

21.0597 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.5272 TZS

2016 KES to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 21.8170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 21.0597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7573 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.3189 to the December average rate of 21.3105, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 21.8170 was down 6.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 23.4088, 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 109,085 TZS

2015 Average 103,587 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 105,298 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,786.65 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

21.7791

21.2679

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to TZS 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 21.5575, compared to 21.4968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0607 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.5575

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.4968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.4027 TZS (High: 21.4624 / Low: 21.0597). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0858 TZS (High: 21.6110 / Low: 21.5252).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4027

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0858

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1136 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 21.7365) against the same month in 2015 (average: 20.9764), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7602 (+3.62%).

2016 Avg (May) 21.7365

2015 Avg (May) 20.9764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.4624	21.0597	21.3189
February	21.5281	21.2431	21.4420
March	21.6067	21.4774	21.5410
April	21.7616	21.5233	21.6397
May	21.8170	21.6396	21.7365
June	21.7641	21.5630	21.6671
July	21.7448	21.5385	21.6133
August	21.6110	21.5252	21.5585
September	21.5953	21.5076	21.5473
October	21.5758	21.4578	21.5270
November	21.5036	21.3689	21.4241
December	21.4058	21.2093	21.3105