YEARLY HIGH
5.9572 KES
YEARLY LOW
4.8879 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4458 KES

2016 MXN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MXN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 5.9572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 4.8879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0693 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6806 to the December average rate of 4.9778, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.9572 was down 8.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.5012, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 297,859 KES
2015 Average 309,501 KES
Yearly Trough Low 244,395 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,463.19 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.8716
4.8966
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 5.6219, compared to 5.2697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.6443 KES (High: 5.5322 / Low: 4.8879). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1254 KES (High: 5.0381 / Low: 4.9127).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6443
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1254

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2772 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2772

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 5.6806) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.2157), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5351 (-8.61%).

2016 Avg (January) 5.6806
2015 Avg (January) 6.2157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9572 5.4846 5.6806
February 5.6207 5.3456 5.5246
March 5.8719 5.6431 5.7570
April 5.8815 5.6780 5.7903
May 5.8804 5.4529 5.5591
June 5.5496 5.3011 5.4195
July 5.5175 5.3711 5.4536
August 5.6115 5.3604 5.4866
September 5.5230 5.0985 5.2765
October 5.4709 5.2188 5.3505
November 5.5322 4.8879 5.0733
December 5.0381 4.9127 4.9778