2016 PEN to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31.1529 KES

YEARLY LOW

28.8235 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

30.0896 KES

2016 PEN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 31.1529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 28.8235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3294 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.7916 to the December average rate of 30.0823, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 31.1529 was down 5.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 33.0759, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 155,764 KES

2015 Average 154,269 KES

Yearly Trough Low 144,117 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,647.05 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

30.8201

28.9313

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 30.0144, compared to 30.1648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1504 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.0144

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.1648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.6523 KES (High: 30.5081 / Low: 28.8559). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4536 KES (High: 30.1620 / Low: 29.7084).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.6523

November Spread (Stable) ±0.4536

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.7029 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 30.6609) against the same month in 2015 (average: 29.9444), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7165 (+2.39%).

2016 Avg (April) 30.6609

2015 Avg (April) 29.9444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30.0301	29.5023	29.7916
February	29.4105	28.8235	29.0887
March	30.5081	28.8559	29.8082
April	31.1529	29.8875	30.6609
May	30.8096	29.9018	30.2495
June	30.8016	29.8927	30.4875
July	30.9078	30.1491	30.6627
August	30.6887	29.9411	30.4302
September	30.2409	29.7363	29.9638
October	30.2192	29.7011	29.9326
November	30.1620	29.7084	29.9172
December	30.5536	29.7875	30.0823