2016 KES to ZMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

52.3165 ZMK

YEARLY LOW

51.0270 ZMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.7291 ZMK

2016 KES to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KES to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 52.3165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 51.0270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2895 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.3198 to the December average rate of 51.4051, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 52.3165 was down 9.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 57.9063, 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 261,583 ZMK

2015 Average 268,031 ZMK

Yearly Trough Low 255,135 ZMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,447.40 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

52.2142

51.2385

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to ZMK 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 51.7593, compared to 51.6989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0604 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.7593

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.6989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.5819 ZMK (High: 51.9854 / Low: 51.4035). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0933 ZMK (High: 51.9311 / Low: 51.8377).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.5819

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0933

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2665 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2665

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 52.1329) against the same month in 2015 (average: 54.5293), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3964 (-4.39%).

2016 Avg (May) 52.1329

2015 Avg (May) 54.5293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	51.5726	51.0270	51.3198
February	51.6918	51.2929	51.5164
March	51.9988	51.6631	51.7717
April	51.9792	51.7075	51.8790
May	52.3165	51.9614	52.1329
June	52.0845	51.8443	51.9361
July	51.9854	51.4035	51.6696
August	51.8749	51.4968	51.7805
September	51.9311	51.8377	51.8787
October	52.0355	51.7374	51.8397
November	51.7546	51.5565	51.6197
December	51.6373	51.2443	51.4051