2016 SDG to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.8298 KES

YEARLY LOW

15.5847 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.4739 KES

2016 SDG to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 16.8298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 15.5847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2451 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.7309 to the December average rate of 15.7347, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 16.8298 was down 3.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 17.4254, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 84,149 KES

2015 Average 81,665 KES

Yearly Trough Low 77,924 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,225.53 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

16.8305

15.6351

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 16.6433, compared to 16.3045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6433

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.3045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.9711 KES (High: 16.6829 / Low: 15.7117). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0666 KES (High: 16.7068 / Low: 16.6402).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.9711

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0666

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.6269 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 16.7170) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.3458), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3712 (+8.94%).

2016 Avg (February) 16.7170

2015 Avg (February) 15.3458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.7972	16.5881	16.7309
February	16.8298	16.6743	16.7170
March	16.6905	16.5999	16.6450
April	16.6473	16.5758	16.6014
May	16.6003	16.4710	16.5425
June	16.6725	16.5547	16.6231
July	16.7049	16.5678	16.6592
August	16.7068	16.6402	16.6817
September	16.6854	16.5328	16.6324
October	16.6829	15.7117	16.3730
November	16.0185	15.6415	15.7461
December	15.8343	15.5847	15.7347