2016 SCR to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SCR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SCR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 8.0149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 7.1039.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9109 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8271 to the December average rate of 7.6322, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.0149 was down 4.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.4250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
SCR 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 7.6513, compared to 7.6517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.8245 KES (High: 7.9284 / Low: 7.1039). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1498 KES (High: 7.7253 / Low: 7.5755).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2099 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 7.7268) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.3880), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3387 (+4.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.9845 | 7.5049 | 7.8271 |
| February | 7.9284 | 7.1039 | 7.6173 |
| March | 7.8430 | 7.4736 | 7.6353 |
| April | 7.9213 | 7.1763 | 7.5385 |
| May | 7.7298 | 7.2726 | 7.5628 |
| June | 8.0149 | 7.5598 | 7.7268 |
| July | 7.9458 | 7.5187 | 7.6999 |
| August | 7.7600 | 7.5294 | 7.6615 |
| September | 7.7253 | 7.5755 | 7.6410 |
| October | 7.7656 | 7.5681 | 7.6488 |
| November | 7.7341 | 7.5382 | 7.6268 |
| December | 7.7733 | 7.5525 | 7.6322 |