YEARLY HIGH
15.9882 KES
YEARLY LOW
15.0854 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.3117 KES

2016 TTD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TTD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 15.9882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 15.0854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9028 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.9300 to the December average rate of 15.1852, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 15.9882 was down 4.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 16.7130, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79,941 KES
2015 Average 77,282 KES
Yearly Trough Low 75,427 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,513.77 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

16.0110
15.0394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TTD 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 15.4745, compared to 15.1489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.4745
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.1489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.2772 KES (High: 15.9014 / Low: 15.6243). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0603 KES (High: 15.1677 / Low: 15.1075).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2772
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0603

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2746 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2746

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 15.9300) against the same month in 2015 (average: 14.3672), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5629 (+10.88%).

2016 Avg (January) 15.9300
2015 Avg (January) 14.3672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.9882 15.8231 15.9300
February 15.9014 15.6243 15.7351
March 15.5961 15.3565 15.4605
April 15.4567 15.2020 15.3459
May 15.2366 15.1176 15.1584
June 15.2561 15.1498 15.2174
July 15.2176 15.0938 15.1804
August 15.1677 15.1075 15.1442
September 15.1508 15.0854 15.1204
October 15.1878 15.1044 15.1336
November 15.1981 15.0877 15.1296
December 15.2814 15.0912 15.1852