YEARLY HIGH
2.9350 KES
YEARLY LOW
2.8102 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8773 KES

2016 THB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the THB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 2.9350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 2.8102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1248 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8331 to the December average rate of 2.8553, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.9350 was down 2.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.0025, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 733,762 KES
2015 Average 716,858 KES
Yearly Trough Low 702,552 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,210.05 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.9278
2.8244
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 2.8625, compared to 2.8920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0294 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8625
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0806 KES (High: 2.9260 / Low: 2.8454). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 KES (High: 2.8670 / Low: 2.8430).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0806
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0241

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0421 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 2.9192) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.8953), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0239 (+0.83%).

2016 Avg (August) 2.9192
2015 Avg (August) 2.8953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8777 2.8102 2.8331
February 2.8907 2.8439 2.8621
March 2.9153 2.8539 2.8828
April 2.9008 2.8760 2.8864
May 2.8994 2.8197 2.8443
June 2.8795 2.8247 2.8666
July 2.9138 2.8727 2.8922
August 2.9350 2.8925 2.9192
September 2.9296 2.8956 2.9155
October 2.9260 2.8454 2.8919
November 2.9092 2.8518 2.8779
December 2.8670 2.8430 2.8553