YEARLY HIGH
0.0475 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0458 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0465 KES

2016 TZS to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TZS to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 0.0458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0469 to the December average rate of 0.0469, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0475 was down 9.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 237 KES
2015 Average 242 KES
Yearly Trough Low 229 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.24 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0470
0.0459
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TZS 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 0.0464, compared to 0.0465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0464
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0009 KES (High: 0.0475 / Low: 0.0466). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KES (High: 0.0465 / Low: 0.0463).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0469) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0516), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0047 (-9.12%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0469
2015 Avg (January) 0.0516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0475 0.0466 0.0469
February 0.0471 0.0465 0.0466
March 0.0466 0.0463 0.0464
April 0.0465 0.0460 0.0462
May 0.0462 0.0458 0.0460
June 0.0464 0.0459 0.0462
July 0.0464 0.0460 0.0463
August 0.0465 0.0463 0.0464
September 0.0465 0.0463 0.0464
October 0.0466 0.0463 0.0465
November 0.0468 0.0465 0.0467
December 0.0471 0.0467 0.0469