2016 PLN to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 PLN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the PLN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 27.2401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 24.0286.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2115 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.2670 to the December average rate of 24.2836, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 27.2401 was down 4.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 28.6252, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
PLN to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 25.9505, compared to 25.5690 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3815 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.9150 KES (High: 26.1627 / Low: 24.2477). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6340 KES (High: 26.5122 / Low: 25.8782).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.9585 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 26.6345) against the same month in 2015 (average: 25.0566), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5779 (+6.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.0733 | 24.7810 | 25.2670 |
| February | 26.0848 | 25.2769 | 25.7608 |
| March | 27.1603 | 25.4894 | 26.3488 |
| April | 27.2401 | 25.8982 | 26.6345 |
| May | 26.5732 | 25.4097 | 25.8282 |
| June | 26.6073 | 25.0579 | 25.8636 |
| July | 25.9734 | 25.2434 | 25.5118 |
| August | 26.7785 | 25.9215 | 26.4113 |
| September | 26.5122 | 25.8782 | 26.2569 |
| October | 26.4791 | 25.4815 | 25.9544 |
| November | 26.1627 | 24.2477 | 24.9959 |
| December | 24.6972 | 24.0286 | 24.2836 |