YEARLY HIGH
223.4304 VND
YEARLY LOW
216.4919 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
220.3558 VND

2016 KES to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 223.4304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 216.4919.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9386 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 218.8550 to the December average rate of 222.2098, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 223.4304 was down 5.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 236.0803, 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 1,117,152 VND
2015 Average 1,117,344 VND
Yearly Trough Low 1,082,459 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,692.80 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

222.5463
218.5083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to VND 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 220.0588, compared to 220.6527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5938 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 220.0588
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 220.6527

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 4.3663 VND (High: 223.4304 / Low: 219.0641). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8184 VND (High: 220.7401 / Low: 219.9217).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.3663
September Spread (Stable) ±0.8184

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.7158 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 220.8170) against the same month in 2015 (average: 219.4141), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4029 (+0.64%).

2016 Avg (November) 220.8170
2015 Avg (November) 219.4141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 220.3193 216.4919 218.8550
February 220.3089 217.4198 218.8448
March 220.7834 219.3066 219.7940
April 220.9065 219.4659 220.3307
May 222.4232 220.3685 221.6222
June 222.4086 220.0409 220.9064
July 220.8679 219.4780 220.2701
August 220.3901 219.3120 219.9425
September 220.7401 219.9217 220.4019
October 220.7910 219.4460 220.2748
November 223.4304 219.0641 220.8170
December 222.9185 221.1582 222.2098