2016 PYG to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0184 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0172 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0179 KES

2016 PYG to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PYG to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.0184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.0172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0174 to the December average rate of 0.0176, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0184 was down 7.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0198, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 92 KES

2015 Average 95 KES

Yearly Trough Low 86 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.05 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0184

0.0173

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0178, compared to 0.0180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0178

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0006 KES (High: 0.0179 / Low: 0.0173). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KES (High: 0.0183 / Low: 0.0181).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0183) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0195), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-6.06%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0183

2015 Avg (August) 0.0195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0177	0.0172	0.0174
February	0.0179	0.0173	0.0176
March	0.0180	0.0176	0.0178
April	0.0183	0.0180	0.0181
May	0.0181	0.0177	0.0179
June	0.0180	0.0177	0.0179
July	0.0182	0.0179	0.0181
August	0.0184	0.0182	0.0183
September	0.0183	0.0181	0.0182
October	0.0183	0.0178	0.0180
November	0.0178	0.0175	0.0176
December	0.0179	0.0174	0.0176