2016 KES to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4894 YER

YEARLY LOW

2.0878 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3693 YER

2016 KES to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 2.4894. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 2.0878.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4016 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1007 to the December average rate of 2.4483, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.4894 was up 5.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.3705, 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 12,447 YER

2015 Average 10,975 YER

Yearly Trough Low 10,439 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,008.15 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5170

2.0628

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to YER 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 2.2757, compared to 2.4629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1873 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2757

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.3585 YER (High: 2.4749 / Low: 2.1164). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 YER (High: 2.4726 / Low: 2.4687).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3585

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 2.4791) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.2323), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2468 (+11.05%).

2016 Avg (May) 2.4791

2015 Avg (May) 2.2323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1119	2.0878	2.1007
February	2.1160	2.0997	2.1087
March	2.1281	2.1140	2.1190
April	2.4749	2.1164	2.3771
May	2.4894	2.4710	2.4791
June	2.4788	2.4618	2.4694
July	2.4743	2.4605	2.4680
August	2.4694	2.4580	2.4656
September	2.4726	2.4687	2.4703
October	2.4770	2.4624	2.4681
November	2.4641	2.4541	2.4573
December	2.4591	2.4415	2.4483