2016 SYP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4805 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.4573 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4678 KES

2016 SYP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SYP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.4805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.4573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0232 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4652 to the December average rate of 0.4785, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4805 was down 14.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5615, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,402 KES

2015 Average 2,531 KES

Yearly Trough Low 2,287 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.94 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4804

0.4572

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SYP 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 0.4622, compared to 0.4735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4622

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0073 KES (High: 0.4674 / Low: 0.4600). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 KES (High: 0.4626 / Low: 0.4603).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.4785) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4632), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0153 (+3.30%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.4785

2015 Avg (December) 0.4632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4682	0.4630	0.4652
February	0.4658	0.4621	0.4639
March	0.4628	0.4598	0.4617
April	0.4626	0.4603	0.4612
May	0.4605	0.4573	0.4592
June	0.4674	0.4600	0.4619
July	0.4709	0.4666	0.4690
August	0.4740	0.4703	0.4718
September	0.4739	0.4708	0.4726
October	0.4744	0.4717	0.4735
November	0.4766	0.4742	0.4758
December	0.4805	0.4758	0.4785