2015 AFN to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6957 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.4853 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6053 KES

2015 AFN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the AFN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 1.6957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.4853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2104 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5831 to the December average rate of 1.5137, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.6957 was up 7.56% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.5765, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,478 KES

2014 Average 7,715 KES

Yearly Trough Low 7,426 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,052.01 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.6857

1.4980

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 1.6114, compared to 1.5991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6114

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.0783 KES (High: 1.5763 / Low: 1.4980). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0146 KES (High: 1.6025 / Low: 1.5879).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0783

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0146

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0571 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2015: 1.6700) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.5429), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1271 (+8.24%).

2015 Avg (July) 1.6700

2014 Avg (July) 1.5429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6034	1.5569	1.5831
February	1.6025	1.5879	1.5953
March	1.5988	1.5806	1.5913
April	1.6342	1.5913	1.6129
May	1.6776	1.6159	1.6385
June	1.6759	1.6198	1.6473
July	1.6957	1.6420	1.6700
August	1.6708	1.5963	1.6241
September	1.6818	1.6094	1.6518
October	1.6290	1.5713	1.5947
November	1.5763	1.4980	1.5404
December	1.5341	1.4853	1.5137