2016 NZD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

75.4902 KES

YEARLY LOW

65.5158 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

70.7623 KES

2016 NZD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NZD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 75.4902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 65.5158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.9744 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.9956 to the December average rate of 71.7810, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 75.4902 was up 3.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 72.9564, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 377,451 KES

2015 Average 342,798 KES

Yearly Trough Low 327,579 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,872.21 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

74.6501

66.2997

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 68.7638, compared to 72.7607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9969 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.7638

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72.7607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 4.6639 KES (High: 70.1797 / Low: 65.5158). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8894 KES (High: 68.6426 / Low: 66.7532).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.6639

February Spread (Stable) ±1.8894

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 1.4027 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 73.9542) against the same month in 2015 (average: 66.7860), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1682 (+10.73%).

2016 Avg (September) 73.9542

2015 Avg (September) 66.7860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	70.1797	65.5158	66.9956
February	68.6426	66.7532	67.6619
March	70.1795	67.0560	68.4592
April	71.2908	68.6831	69.7504
May	71.0467	67.4296	68.4643
June	73.1845	68.6292	71.2515
July	73.9600	70.7520	72.3316
August	74.1809	72.1683	73.2632
September	75.4902	73.2185	73.9542
October	73.8417	71.2915	72.5516
November	74.9094	71.2049	72.6825
December	73.4976	70.4440	71.7810