2016 LBP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0682 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0665 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0673 KES

2016 LBP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 0.0665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0678 to the December average rate of 0.0677, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0682 was down 3.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0704, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 341 KES

2015 Average 326 KES

Yearly Trough Low 332 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.31 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0679

0.0666

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0672, compared to 0.0673 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) 0.0672

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0007 KES (High: 0.0682 / Low: 0.0674). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KES (High: 0.0672 / Low: 0.0670).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0677) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0678), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.09%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0677

2015 Avg (December) 0.0678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0680	0.0674	0.0678
February	0.0679	0.0673	0.0676
March	0.0674	0.0670	0.0673
April	0.0674	0.0670	0.0671
May	0.0670	0.0665	0.0667
June	0.0672	0.0668	0.0670
July	0.0673	0.0668	0.0671
August	0.0674	0.0670	0.0672
September	0.0672	0.0670	0.0671
October	0.0674	0.0670	0.0671
November	0.0675	0.0672	0.0674
December	0.0682	0.0674	0.0677