2016 SAR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.4480 KES

YEARLY LOW

26.7705 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.0634 KES

2016 SAR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 27.4480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 26.7705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6776 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.2764 to the December average rate of 27.2376, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 27.4480 was down 2.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 28.2700, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 137,240 KES

2015 Average 130,944 KES

Yearly Trough Low 133,852 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,387.83 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

27.3179

26.8203

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 27.0573, compared to 27.0695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.0573

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.0695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.3216 KES (High: 27.4480 / Low: 27.1264). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0378 KES (High: 27.0098 / Low: 26.9720).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3216

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0378

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1370 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 27.2764) against the same month in 2015 (average: 24.3237), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9527 (+12.14%).

2016 Avg (January) 27.2764

2015 Avg (January) 24.3237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	27.4480	27.1264	27.2764
February	27.3644	27.0930	27.1885
March	27.1137	26.9377	27.0523
April	27.0876	26.9459	26.9987
May	26.9537	26.7705	26.8618
June	27.0145	26.8873	26.9660
July	27.0856	26.9412	27.0105
August	27.1292	27.0056	27.0385
September	27.0098	26.9720	26.9927
October	27.0678	26.9173	27.0125
November	27.1609	27.0279	27.1250
December	27.3241	27.0650	27.2376