2016 QAR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.2749 KES

YEARLY LOW

27.5757 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.8775 KES

2016 QAR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 28.2749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 27.5757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6992 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.1060 to the December average rate of 28.0599, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 28.2749 was down 2.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 29.1235, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 141,374 KES

2015 Average 134,904 KES

Yearly Trough Low 137,878 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,496.10 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

28.1492

27.6306

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 27.8711, compared to 27.8840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.8711

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.8840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.3056 KES (High: 28.2749 / Low: 27.9693). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0402 KES (High: 27.8233 / Low: 27.7831).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3056

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0402

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1399 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 28.1060) against the same month in 2015 (average: 25.0914), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0147 (+12.01%).

2016 Avg (January) 28.1060

2015 Avg (January) 25.0914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.2749	27.9693	28.1060
February	28.1253	27.8989	28.0000
March	27.9220	27.7442	27.8601
April	27.9057	27.7641	27.8066
May	27.7697	27.5757	27.6738
June	27.8281	27.6930	27.7801
July	27.8907	27.7568	27.8205
August	27.9390	27.8137	27.8494
September	27.8233	27.7831	27.8049
October	27.8776	27.7220	27.8239
November	27.9795	27.8693	27.9453
December	28.1481	27.9306	28.0599