2016 SLL to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0257 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0179 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0216 KES

2016 SLL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SLL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 16, valuing the pair at 0.0257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 0.0179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0247 to the December average rate of 0.0185, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0257 was down 9.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0283, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 129 KES

2015 Average 119 KES

Yearly Trough Low 90 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.18 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0263

0.0172

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0250, compared to 0.0182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0250

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0064 KES (High: 0.0257 / Low: 0.0194). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KES (High: 0.0184 / Low: 0.0183).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0245) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0230), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+6.34%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0245

2015 Avg (June) 0.0230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0249	0.0243	0.0247
February	0.0251	0.0248	0.0249
March	0.0254	0.0248	0.0251
April	0.0257	0.0254	0.0255
May	0.0257	0.0254	0.0255
June	0.0257	0.0194	0.0245
July	0.0184	0.0183	0.0184
August	0.0185	0.0180	0.0182
September	0.0182	0.0179	0.0180
October	0.0181	0.0179	0.0180
November	0.0183	0.0181	0.0182
December	0.0187	0.0183	0.0185