2016 LVL to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

164.4620 KES

YEARLY LOW

151.6422 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

160.6448 KES

2016 LVL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LVL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 164.4620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 151.6422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8199 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 160.5497 to the December average rate of 153.2004, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 164.4620 was down 3.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 170.3809, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 822,310 KES

2015 Average 778,224 KES

Yearly Trough Low 758,211 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,099.32 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

164.2865

152.1925

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 161.9695, compared to 159.3201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 161.9695

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.3201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 8.7437 KES (High: 161.9842 / Low: 153.2405). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0785 KES (High: 162.5779 / Low: 161.4993).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.7437

September Spread (Stable) ±1.0785

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.1427 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1427

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 162.1318) against the same month in 2015 (average: 153.0108), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1210 (+5.96%).

2016 Avg (May) 162.1318

2015 Avg (May) 153.0108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	161.6903	159.4061	160.5497
February	164.0033	160.1923	162.1394
March	163.6349	158.8526	161.5690
April	164.3446	162.1660	163.2786
May	164.4620	160.2873	162.1318
June	163.4258	159.7374	162.1483
July	161.6319	158.5041	160.6473
August	163.3012	161.0416	162.2198
September	162.5779	161.4993	162.0123
October	162.3296	158.9771	160.4977
November	161.9842	153.2405	157.3431
December	156.0382	151.6422	153.2004