2016 MMK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0870 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0738 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0823 KES

2016 MMK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MMK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 0.0870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0132 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0788 to the December average rate of 0.0757, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0870 was down 11.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0981, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 435 KES

2015 Average 445 KES

Yearly Trough Low 369 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.23 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0870

0.0747

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.0835, compared to 0.0812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0835

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0043 KES (High: 0.0832 / Low: 0.0789). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 KES (High: 0.0792 / Low: 0.0781).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.0856) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0877), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-2.33%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.0856

2015 Avg (April) 0.0877

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0792	0.0781	0.0788
February	0.0832	0.0789	0.0818
March	0.0841	0.0819	0.0834
April	0.0870	0.0834	0.0856
May	0.0867	0.0848	0.0859
June	0.0862	0.0845	0.0852
July	0.0866	0.0852	0.0860
August	0.0858	0.0838	0.0850
September	0.0843	0.0805	0.0824
October	0.0810	0.0787	0.0796
November	0.0798	0.0773	0.0784
December	0.0775	0.0738	0.0757