YEARLY HIGH
31.5530 UZS
YEARLY LOW
27.2998 UZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.2216 UZS

2016 KES to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 31.5530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 27.2998.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2531 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.5141 to the December average rate of 31.2748, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 31.5530 was up 14.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 27.4434, 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 157,765 UZS
2015 Average 130,815 UZS
Yearly Trough Low 136,499 UZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,265.68 UZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

31.6509
27.1380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to UZS 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 28.3816, compared to 30.0617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6801 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.3816
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.0617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.8182 UZS (High: 30.4443 / Low: 29.6261). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1248 UZS (High: 29.1918 / Low: 29.0670).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.8182
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 31.2748) against the same month in 2015 (average: 27.1524), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1225 (+15.18%).

2016 Avg (December) 31.2748
2015 Avg (December) 27.1524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.6676 27.2998 27.5141
February 28.0603 27.7107 27.9049
March 28.3300 28.0668 28.1989
April 28.7413 28.3078 28.5819
May 29.1339 28.7208 28.9744
June 29.1918 29.0670 29.1152
July 29.3604 29.1245 29.2062
August 29.5205 29.2859 29.4014
September 29.7242 29.3747 29.5418
October 30.4443 29.6261 30.1204
November 31.1711 30.5236 30.8253
December 31.5530 31.0733 31.2748