2016 XDR to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 XDR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the XDR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 143.9381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 136.8031.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1351 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 141.4468 to the December average rate of 137.5953, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 143.9381 was down 3.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 149.2984, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
XDR to KES 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 142.0653, compared to 140.1431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9222 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.3930 KES (High: 141.0274 / Low: 137.6344). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8864 KES (High: 141.2851 / Low: 140.3987).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.7491 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 142.1004) against the same month in 2015 (average: 135.2784), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8220 (+5.04%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 142.1998 | 140.9113 | 141.4468 |
| February | 143.5435 | 140.8891 | 142.1858 |
| March | 142.8834 | 140.0203 | 141.6464 |
| April | 143.4115 | 142.0748 | 142.6348 |
| May | 143.9381 | 141.3456 | 142.1004 |
| June | 143.8947 | 140.8979 | 142.3778 |
| July | 141.2851 | 140.3987 | 140.9409 |
| August | 142.8920 | 141.1839 | 141.7438 |
| September | 142.3360 | 141.2665 | 141.6529 |
| October | 141.5011 | 139.1417 | 139.9038 |
| November | 141.0274 | 137.6344 | 139.0218 |
| December | 138.7277 | 136.8031 | 137.5953 |