2016 LKR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7142 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.6798 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6946 KES

2016 LKR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LKR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.7142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 0.6798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0344 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7106 to the December average rate of 0.6850, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7142 was down 8.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7775, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,571 KES

2015 Average 3,611 KES

Yearly Trough Low 3,399 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 171.84 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7131

0.6825

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.6983, compared to 0.6910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6983

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0215 KES (High: 0.7025 / Low: 0.6810). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 KES (High: 0.7127 / Low: 0.7082).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0215

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.7074) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6885), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0189 (+2.75%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.7074

2015 Avg (February) 0.6885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7127	0.7082	0.7106
February	0.7142	0.7041	0.7074
March	0.7025	0.6810	0.6973
April	0.7024	0.6907	0.6951
May	0.6936	0.6818	0.6878
June	0.7001	0.6798	0.6916
July	0.6965	0.6891	0.6945
August	0.6993	0.6939	0.6965
September	0.6977	0.6906	0.6946
October	0.6930	0.6852	0.6890
November	0.6888	0.6832	0.6863
December	0.6882	0.6809	0.6850