YEARLY HIGH
12.6736 KES
YEARLY LOW
10.9063 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.8744 KES

2016 SEK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SEK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 12.6736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 10.9063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7673 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9853 to the December average rate of 11.0911, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.6736 was down 1.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.8721, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63,368 KES
2015 Average 58,245 KES
Yearly Trough Low 54,531 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,836.56 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.5970
10.9542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 12.1802, compared to 11.5685 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1802
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.5685

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.6782 KES (High: 12.4712 / Low: 11.7930). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1774 KES (High: 12.5748 / Low: 12.3974).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6782
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1774

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.3656 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3656

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 12.2501) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.5446), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7056 (+6.11%).

2016 Avg (May) 12.2501
2015 Avg (May) 11.5446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.1453 11.9162 11.9853
February 12.1590 11.9126 12.0349
March 12.4712 11.7930 12.1618
April 12.5748 12.3974 12.4601
May 12.6736 12.0620 12.2501
June 12.4624 11.8542 12.1892
July 11.9995 11.7040 11.8317
August 12.1163 11.8001 11.9695
September 12.0002 11.7907 11.8605
October 11.8125 11.2102 11.5119
November 11.3658 10.9752 11.1463
December 11.2983 10.9063 11.0911