YEARLY HIGH
0.0120 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0089 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0106 GBP

2016 KGS to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 0.0120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0091 to the December average rate of 0.0116, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0120 was up 6.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 60 GBP
2015 Average 51 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 45 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.57 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0121
0.0089
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to GBP 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 0.0098, compared to 0.0114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0098
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0013 GBP (High: 0.0112 / Low: 0.0099). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GBP (High: 0.0102 / Low: 0.0100).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.0119) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0095), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+25.31%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.0119
2015 Avg (October) 0.0095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0093 0.0089 0.0091
February 0.0097 0.0091 0.0093
March 0.0099 0.0096 0.0097
April 0.0103 0.0100 0.0101
May 0.0102 0.0100 0.0101
June 0.0112 0.0099 0.0104
July 0.0115 0.0111 0.0113
August 0.0113 0.0110 0.0111
September 0.0113 0.0108 0.0111
October 0.0120 0.0113 0.0119
November 0.0119 0.0115 0.0116
December 0.0118 0.0114 0.0116