2016 KPW to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1144 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1116 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1128 KES

2016 KPW to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KPW to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.1144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.1116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1137 to the December average rate of 0.1135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1144 was down 2.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1178, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 572 KES

2015 Average 546 KES

Yearly Trough Low 558 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.10 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1139

0.1118

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.1128, compared to 0.1128 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) 0.1128

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0012 KES (High: 0.1144 / Low: 0.1132). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KES (High: 0.1126 / Low: 0.1124).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1137) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1015), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0122 (+12.03%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1137

2015 Avg (January) 0.1015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1144	0.1132	0.1137
February	0.1138	0.1129	0.1133
March	0.1130	0.1122	0.1127
April	0.1129	0.1123	0.1125
May	0.1123	0.1116	0.1119
June	0.1126	0.1121	0.1124
July	0.1129	0.1123	0.1126
August	0.1130	0.1125	0.1127
September	0.1126	0.1124	0.1125
October	0.1128	0.1122	0.1126
November	0.1132	0.1128	0.1131
December	0.1139	0.1130	0.1135