2016 XAF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1773 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1621 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1711 KES

2016 XAF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.1773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0152 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1694 to the December average rate of 0.1640, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1773 was down 2.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1827, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 886 KES

2015 Average 830 KES

Yearly Trough Low 811 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.94 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1759

0.1630

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.1725, compared to 0.1696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1725

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1696

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0084 KES (High: 0.1724 / Low: 0.1640). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 KES (High: 0.1735 / Low: 0.1717).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0084

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.1734) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1638), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0096 (+5.84%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.1734

2015 Avg (May) 0.1638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1703	0.1677	0.1694
February	0.1758	0.1692	0.1725
March	0.1754	0.1681	0.1721
April	0.1765	0.1735	0.1749
May	0.1773	0.1708	0.1734
June	0.1752	0.1700	0.1729
July	0.1719	0.1693	0.1706
August	0.1748	0.1709	0.1728
September	0.1735	0.1717	0.1727
October	0.1735	0.1677	0.1702
November	0.1724	0.1640	0.1673
December	0.1671	0.1621	0.1640