2016 KZT to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3091 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.2665 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2971 KES

2016 KZT to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KZT to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.3091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.2665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0426 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2829 to the December average rate of 0.3056, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3091 was down 43.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,545 KES

2015 Average 2,299 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,332 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 213.01 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3079

0.2806

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 0.2942, compared to 0.3000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2942

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0347 KES (High: 0.3011 / Low: 0.2665). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 KES (High: 0.2954 / Low: 0.2915).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0347

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.3032) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5180), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2149 (-41.48%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.3032

2015 Avg (May) 0.5180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3011	0.2665	0.2829
February	0.2920	0.2744	0.2846
March	0.2954	0.2915	0.2938
April	0.3085	0.2940	0.3004
May	0.3091	0.2995	0.3032
June	0.3047	0.2980	0.3003
July	0.3003	0.2865	0.2965
August	0.2994	0.2860	0.2948
September	0.3017	0.2942	0.2987
October	0.3070	0.3016	0.3049
November	0.3033	0.2949	0.2993
December	0.3087	0.3004	0.3056