2015 BDT to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3619 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.1590 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2609 KES

2015 BDT to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BDT to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 1.3619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.1590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2029 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1730 to the December average rate of 1.3054, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.3619 was up 16.16% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.1724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,810 KES

2014 Average 5,669 KES

Yearly Trough Low 5,795 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,014.54 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.3720

1.1549

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 1.2037, compared to 1.3181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2037

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 0.0428 KES (High: 1.2614 / Low: 1.2185). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 KES (High: 1.1804 / Low: 1.1713).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0428

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0338 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0338

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 1.3539) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.1471), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2069 (+18.03%).

2015 Avg (September) 1.3539

2014 Avg (September) 1.1471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1843	1.1590	1.1730
February	1.1804	1.1713	1.1751
March	1.1868	1.1694	1.1786
April	1.2154	1.1876	1.2001
May	1.2614	1.2185	1.2380
June	1.2738	1.2381	1.2576
July	1.3188	1.2763	1.3026
August	1.3353	1.2974	1.3168
September	1.3619	1.3357	1.3539
October	1.3434	1.3036	1.3201
November	1.3165	1.3008	1.3099
December	1.3214	1.3019	1.3054