2016 PGK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

34.1167 KES

YEARLY LOW

31.6749 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

32.4321 KES

2016 PGK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 34.1167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 31.6749.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4419 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.9451 to the December average rate of 32.1929, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 34.1167 was down 9.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 37.7814, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 170,584 KES

2015 Average 177,553 KES

Yearly Trough Low 158,374 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,209.31 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

34.1486

31.7070

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 32.8283, compared to 32.0358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7926 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.8283

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.0358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.8017 KES (High: 32.8848 / Low: 32.0831). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1839 KES (High: 32.0906 / Low: 31.9067).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.8017

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1839

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6837 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6837

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 33.9451) against the same month in 2015 (average: 35.1350), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1899 (-3.39%).

2016 Avg (January) 33.9451

2015 Avg (January) 35.1350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	34.1167	33.7683	33.9451
February	33.9387	33.2881	33.5402
March	33.4852	32.8249	33.1164
April	32.8848	32.0831	32.4326
May	32.5637	31.8028	31.9105
June	32.4100	31.8545	32.0253
July	32.2735	31.8306	32.0189
August	32.0906	31.9067	32.0189
September	32.0811	31.7093	31.9376
October	32.1248	31.7226	31.9697
November	32.2089	31.8863	32.0766
December	32.3863	31.6749	32.1929