YEARLY HIGH
12.6931 KES
YEARLY LOW
11.4267 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0912 KES

2016 NOK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NOK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 12.6931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 11.4267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2664 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6177 to the December average rate of 11.9208, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.6931 was down 3.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.1080, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63,465 KES
2015 Average 60,923 KES
Yearly Trough Low 57,133 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,331.98 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.4924
11.5382
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 12.0292, compared to 12.1532 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0292
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.6351 KES (High: 12.4748 / Low: 11.8396). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2354 KES (High: 11.9645 / Low: 11.7291).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6351
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2354

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3278 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 12.4129) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.4283), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0154 (-0.12%).

2016 Avg (October) 12.4129
2015 Avg (October) 12.4283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8539 11.4267 11.6177
February 11.9645 11.7291 11.8491
March 12.2395 11.7108 11.9834
April 12.5359 12.1686 12.3074
May 12.5955 12.0466 12.2330
June 12.4690 11.8507 12.1844
July 12.1778 11.8172 11.9648
August 12.4080 11.9116 12.2107
September 12.6666 12.1479 12.3250
October 12.6931 12.2503 12.4129
November 12.4748 11.8396 12.0851
December 12.1972 11.7478 11.9208