2016 RON to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 RON to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the RON to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 25.9521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 23.4888.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4633 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.5404 to the December average rate of 23.8350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 25.9521 was down 4.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 27.1979, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
RON 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 25.2013, compared to 24.8463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3551 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.3109 KES (High: 25.1706 / Low: 23.8598). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2814 KES (High: 25.6627 / Low: 25.3813).
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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6238 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 25.3001) against the same month in 2015 (average: 24.2027), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0975 (+4.53%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.6496 | 24.3628 | 24.5404 |
| February | 25.7417 | 24.5771 | 25.2597 |
| March | 25.7930 | 24.7465 | 25.2949 |
| April | 25.9036 | 25.3938 | 25.6706 |
| May | 25.9521 | 24.8456 | 25.3001 |
| June | 25.5472 | 24.6999 | 25.1422 |
| July | 25.3630 | 24.7785 | 25.0047 |
| August | 25.7455 | 25.2138 | 25.4814 |
| September | 25.6627 | 25.3813 | 25.5122 |
| October | 25.6072 | 24.4727 | 24.8883 |
| November | 25.1706 | 23.8598 | 24.3560 |
| December | 24.3883 | 23.4888 | 23.8350 |