2016 SBD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.1682 KES

YEARLY LOW

12.4439 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.8287 KES

2016 SBD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 13.1682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 12.4439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7243 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5697 to the December average rate of 12.9492, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.1682 was down 1.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.3363, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,841 KES

2015 Average 62,469 KES

Yearly Trough Low 62,219 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,621.74 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.9999

12.5093

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 12.7490, compared to 12.9084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1594 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7490

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.9084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.4478 KES (High: 12.9005 / Low: 12.4527). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1201 KES (High: 12.9843 / Low: 12.8642).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4478

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1201

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1195 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 12.9492) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.6203), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3289 (+2.61%).

2016 Avg (December) 12.9492

2015 Avg (December) 12.6203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.6759	12.4439	12.5697
February	12.5998	12.4750	12.5502
March	12.9005	12.4527	12.7290
April	12.9676	12.6310	12.7676
May	13.0169	12.8728	12.9198
June	12.9875	12.7568	12.9580
July	12.9144	12.7440	12.8385
August	13.0410	12.8813	12.9590
September	13.0164	12.8096	12.9168
October	12.9843	12.8642	12.9205
November	13.0057	12.7268	12.8666
December	13.1682	12.7380	12.9492