2016 TRY to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

36.1381 KES

YEARLY LOW

28.7311 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

33.6800 KES

2016 TRY to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TRY to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 36.1381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 28.7311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4070 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.1075 to the December average rate of 29.1683, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 36.1381 was down 9.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 40.0095, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,806,904 KES

2015 Average 1,806,396 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,436,556 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 370,348.61 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

36.3612

28.5144

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TRY 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 34.7651, compared to 32.5949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1702 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.7651

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.5949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.1252 KES (High: 32.6262 / Low: 29.5010). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6725 KES (High: 36.1142 / Low: 35.4416).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.1252

April Spread (Stable) ±0.6725

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.0652 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0652

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 34.2481) against the same month in 2015 (average: 36.4327), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1846 (-6.00%).

2016 Avg (May) 34.2481

2015 Avg (May) 36.4327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.1647	33.5566	34.1075
February	35.0319	34.1695	34.6234
March	35.9341	34.5379	35.2090
April	36.1142	35.4416	35.7073
May	36.1381	33.7276	34.2481
June	35.3928	34.2062	34.6953
July	35.1104	33.0631	34.1209
August	34.7024	33.6792	34.2509
September	34.5836	33.7676	34.1202
October	33.7384	32.6300	32.9872
November	32.6262	29.5010	30.9220
December	29.9065	28.7311	29.1683