YEARLY HIGH
0.0128 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0124 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0125 KES

2016 LAK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LAK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.0128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 0.0124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0126 to the December average rate of 0.0125, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0128 was down 1.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0130, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64 KES
2015 Average 60 KES
Yearly Trough Low 62 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.04 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0126
0.0124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0125, compared to 0.0125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0003 KES (High: 0.0128 / Low: 0.0124). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KES (High: 0.0126 / Low: 0.0125).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0125) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0125), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.21%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0125
2015 Avg (December) 0.0125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0126 0.0125 0.0126
February 0.0126 0.0125 0.0126
March 0.0126 0.0124 0.0125
April 0.0125 0.0125 0.0125
May 0.0125 0.0124 0.0124
June 0.0126 0.0124 0.0125
July 0.0126 0.0125 0.0125
August 0.0126 0.0125 0.0125
September 0.0125 0.0125 0.0125
October 0.0125 0.0124 0.0125
November 0.0125 0.0124 0.0125
December 0.0128 0.0124 0.0125