2016 KES to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0073 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0069 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0071 XDR

2016 KES to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0071 to the December average rate of 0.0073, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0073 was down 8.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0080, 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 37 XDR

2015 Average 36 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 35 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.81 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0073

0.0070

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KES to XDR 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 0.0070, compared to 0.0071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0070

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0002 XDR (High: 0.0073 / Low: 0.0071). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XDR (High: 0.0071 / Low: 0.0071).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0073) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0071), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+3.00%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0073

2015 Avg (December) 0.0071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0071	0.0070	0.0071
February	0.0071	0.0070	0.0070
March	0.0071	0.0070	0.0071
April	0.0070	0.0070	0.0070
May	0.0071	0.0069	0.0070
June	0.0071	0.0069	0.0070
July	0.0071	0.0071	0.0071
August	0.0071	0.0070	0.0071
September	0.0071	0.0070	0.0071
October	0.0072	0.0071	0.0071
November	0.0073	0.0071	0.0072
December	0.0073	0.0072	0.0073