2016 SGD to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SGD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SGD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 75.6743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 70.6010.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0734 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.4909 to the December average rate of 71.1244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 75.6743 was down 0.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 75.7616, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
SGD 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 73.5393, compared to 73.5399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 2.6578 KES (High: 75.1893 / Low: 72.5315). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0210 KES (High: 75.5834 / Low: 74.5624).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.4347 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 75.2208) against the same month in 2015 (average: 73.3625), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8584 (+2.53%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72.4173 | 70.6150 | 71.4909 |
| February | 73.3569 | 71.7002 | 72.5788 |
| March | 75.1893 | 72.5315 | 73.9612 |
| April | 75.4627 | 74.4199 | 74.9693 |
| May | 75.3548 | 72.9939 | 73.5346 |
| June | 75.6360 | 73.2005 | 74.7011 |
| July | 75.5834 | 74.5624 | 75.0637 |
| August | 75.6743 | 74.3265 | 75.2208 |
| September | 75.1341 | 74.0586 | 74.4714 |
| October | 74.2699 | 72.7083 | 73.2590 |
| November | 73.4926 | 71.0817 | 72.1003 |
| December | 71.9735 | 70.6010 | 71.1244 |