YEARLY HIGH
0.0255 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0246 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0251 KES

2016 KHR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KHR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.0255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.0246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0253 to the December average rate of 0.0253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0255 was down 1.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0259, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 128 KES
2015 Average 121 KES
Yearly Trough Low 123 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.35 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0254
0.0247
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR to KES 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 0.0251, compared to 0.0250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0251
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0005 KES (High: 0.0251 / Low: 0.0246). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KES (High: 0.0249 / Low: 0.0247).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0253) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0225), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+12.38%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0253
2015 Avg (February) 0.0225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0255 0.0251 0.0253
February 0.0255 0.0252 0.0253
March 0.0255 0.0251 0.0253
April 0.0254 0.0250 0.0252
May 0.0250 0.0246 0.0248
June 0.0249 0.0247 0.0248
July 0.0250 0.0248 0.0249
August 0.0250 0.0248 0.0248
September 0.0249 0.0247 0.0248
October 0.0251 0.0246 0.0249
November 0.0255 0.0251 0.0253
December 0.0254 0.0251 0.0253