2016 USD to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 USD to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the USD to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 474.3500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 427.9691.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.3809 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 451.6390 to the December average rate of 467.0202, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 474.3500 was up 1.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 469.1679, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
USD to KMF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 439.7796, compared to 447.5048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.7252 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 24.3067 KMF (High: 465.1250 / Low: 440.8183). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9250 KMF (High: 443.4750 / Low: 437.5500).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 8.3886 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 467.0202) against the same month in 2015 (average: 449.7743), the exchange rate shifted by +17.2459 (+3.83%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 456.9332 | 443.5058 | 451.6390 |
| February | 452.3581 | 435.5999 | 443.4021 |
| March | 452.8482 | 436.8636 | 442.4319 |
| April | 438.4076 | 431.9004 | 434.0433 |
| May | 443.0287 | 427.9691 | 433.5422 |
| June | 439.8500 | 429.0878 | 433.6193 |
| July | 447.6917 | 431.3083 | 437.6173 |
| August | 446.8333 | 437.5083 | 443.6823 |
| September | 443.4750 | 437.5500 | 439.4375 |
| October | 449.6083 | 438.6833 | 443.1526 |
| November | 465.1250 | 440.8183 | 454.1188 |
| December | 474.3500 | 459.9940 | 467.0202 |