2016 KES to UAH Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2682 UAH

YEARLY LOW

0.2272 UAH

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2518 UAH

2016 KES to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.2682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.2272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0410 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2376 to the December average rate of 0.2572, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2682 was down 15.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3155, 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 1,341 UAH

2015 Average 1,112 UAH

Yearly Trough Low 1,136 UAH

Transaction Impact: A difference of 204.95 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2619

0.2354

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to UAH 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 0.2509, compared to 0.2527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2509

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2527

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0224 UAH (High: 0.2496 / Low: 0.2272). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 UAH (High: 0.2470 / Low: 0.2439).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0224

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.2597) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2671), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0075 (-2.80%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.2597

2015 Avg (February) 0.2671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2496	0.2272	0.2376
February	0.2682	0.2500	0.2597
March	0.2673	0.2499	0.2587
April	0.2576	0.2490	0.2525
May	0.2534	0.2488	0.2504
June	0.2487	0.2453	0.2465
July	0.2470	0.2439	0.2450
August	0.2576	0.2442	0.2479
September	0.2643	0.2546	0.2592
October	0.2559	0.2503	0.2538
November	0.2570	0.2509	0.2528
December	0.2654	0.2513	0.2572