YEARLY HIGH
1.5492 KES
YEARLY LOW
1.4818 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5110 KES

2016 BTN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.5492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 1.4818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0674 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5218 to the December average rate of 1.5055, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5492 was down 4.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6214, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,746 KES
2015 Average 7,656 KES
Yearly Trough Low 7,409 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 336.91 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5261
1.4912
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 1.5106, compared to 1.5115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5115

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0493 KES (High: 1.5492 / Low: 1.4999). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 KES (High: 1.5225 / Low: 1.5156).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0493
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0277 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0277

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.5218) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4686), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0532 (+3.62%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.5218
2015 Avg (January) 1.4686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5492 1.4999 1.5218
February 1.5099 1.4818 1.4941
March 1.5309 1.4936 1.5156
April 1.5339 1.5187 1.5232
May 1.5226 1.4908 1.5057
June 1.5158 1.4891 1.5033
July 1.5134 1.4986 1.5075
August 1.5198 1.5096 1.5151
September 1.5259 1.5111 1.5163
October 1.5225 1.5156 1.5187
November 1.5282 1.4825 1.5060
December 1.5136 1.4878 1.5055