2015 BAM to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

61.4444 KES

YEARLY LOW

49.2261 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

55.7256 KES

2015 BAM to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BAM to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 61.4444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 49.2261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2183 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.3317 to the December average rate of 56.9510, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 61.4444 was down 0.77% compared to the 2014 peak of 61.9226, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 307,222 KES

2014 Average 298,386 KES

Yearly Trough Low 246,131 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,091.35 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

61.5156

49.8112

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 53.4742, compared to 57.9769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.4742

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 57.9769

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 4.7087 KES (High: 61.1131 / Low: 56.4043). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2770 KES (High: 53.6027 / Low: 52.3256).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.7087

February Spread (Stable) ±1.2770

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.8827 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8827

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 60.5403) against the same month in 2014 (average: 58.5323), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0080 (+3.43%).

2015 Avg (September) 60.5403

2014 Avg (September) 58.5323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	55.9987	52.5066	54.3317
February	53.6027	52.3256	53.0866
March	52.2800	49.2261	50.7866
April	54.0250	50.3872	51.5707
May	56.1298	54.1261	54.9774
June	57.2046	54.6381	56.0922
July	58.0882	56.1552	56.9877
August	61.1131	56.4043	58.3644
September	61.4444	59.7665	60.5403
October	60.4074	56.8853	58.9504
November	57.4878	55.2410	56.0677
December	57.4125	55.4334	56.9510