2016 RUB to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6947 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.2449 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5221 KES

2016 RUB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RUB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.6947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.2449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4498 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3382 to the December average rate of 1.6476, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6947 was down 13.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.9602, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,473 KES

2015 Average 8,089 KES

Yearly Trough Low 6,224 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,249.09 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6802

1.2883

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RUB 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 1.4527, compared to 1.5916 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4527

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5916

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1609 KES (High: 1.4057 / Low: 1.2449). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0270 KES (High: 1.6312 / Low: 1.6042).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1609

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0270

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0418 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.6476) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4597), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1878 (+12.87%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.6476

2015 Avg (December) 1.4597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4057	1.2449	1.3382
February	1.3535	1.2798	1.3210
March	1.5100	1.3782	1.4529
April	1.5605	1.4804	1.5209
May	1.5563	1.5059	1.5285
June	1.5882	1.5072	1.5547
July	1.6117	1.5229	1.5745
August	1.5902	1.5165	1.5632
September	1.6093	1.5390	1.5700
October	1.6312	1.6042	1.6179
November	1.6030	1.5430	1.5761
December	1.6947	1.5878	1.6476