2016 MZN to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2857 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.2898 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6799 KES

2016 MZN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MZN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 2.2857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 1.2898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9958 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2103 to the December average rate of 1.4018, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2857 was down 19.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.8380, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,428 KES

2015 Average 12,749 KES

Yearly Trough Low 6,449 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,979.20 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.3008

1.2147

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN 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 1.9673, compared to 1.3925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5748 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9673

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3925

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.2192 KES (High: 2.2814 / Low: 2.0622). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0303 KES (High: 1.3201 / Low: 1.2898).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2192

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0303

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1672 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1672

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.2103) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.7911), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5808 (-20.81%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.2103

2015 Avg (January) 2.7911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2857	2.1538	2.2103
February	2.2814	2.0622	2.1118
March	2.1175	1.9750	2.0259
April	2.0099	1.8941	1.9479
May	1.8903	1.7581	1.8376
June	1.7350	1.5968	1.6704
July	1.5944	1.4799	1.5466
August	1.4756	1.3870	1.4308
September	1.3873	1.3066	1.3346
October	1.3201	1.2898	1.3052
November	1.3678	1.3146	1.3360
December	1.4360	1.3660	1.4018