2016 MUR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9240 KES

YEARLY LOW

2.8161 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8578 KES

2016 MUR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 2.9240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 2.8161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1079 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8380 to the December average rate of 2.8433, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.9240 was down 2.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.0044, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,620 KES

2015 Average 13,994 KES

Yearly Trough Low 14,080 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 539.29 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.8919

2.8331

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 2.8570, compared to 2.8586 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8570

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8586

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0720 KES (High: 2.9240 / Low: 2.8519). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 KES (High: 2.8664 / Low: 2.8546).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0720

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0223 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 2.8870) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.8969), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0099 (-0.34%).

2016 Avg (August) 2.8870

2015 Avg (August) 2.8969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8589	2.8164	2.8380
February	2.8688	2.8287	2.8524
March	2.8808	2.8161	2.8514
April	2.8906	2.8746	2.8842
May	2.8844	2.8467	2.8645
June	2.8659	2.8335	2.8517
July	2.8664	2.8546	2.8612
August	2.9240	2.8519	2.8870
September	2.8787	2.8539	2.8691
October	2.8644	2.8291	2.8468
November	2.8683	2.8212	2.8444
December	2.8517	2.8345	2.8433