Transaction Fees Are Still Rather High

One could argue this has to do with users getting used to higher transaction fees. If that is the case, it is anything but positive for the future of Bitcoin. Cryptocurrency gains traction due to lower transaction fees. Paying more money to send a transfer would remove one of the currency’s most appealing features.
Another possible explanation is the general concern over transactions not confirming quickly enough. This could explain why some users default to a higher fee than suggested. It is difficult to determine if this is the case, though. Then again, multiple network congestion events can have such an effect on the overall community.

http://www.newsbtc.com/2016/11/26/high-transaction-fees-remain-despite-lack-network-congestion/