2015 BMD to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 BMD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the BMD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 106.0289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 90.7168.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.3121 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 91.3616 to the December average rate of 102.1847, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 106.0289 was up 16.95% compared to the 2014 peak of 90.6606, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
BMD 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 93.6747, compared to 102.7251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.0504 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 3.4076 KES (High: 98.1263 / Low: 94.7187). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3269 KES (High: 91.6752 / Low: 91.3483).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.6217 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 105.3800) against the same month in 2014 (average: 88.8596), the exchange rate shifted by +16.5204 (+18.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 91.8923 | 90.7168 | 91.3616 |
| February | 91.6752 | 91.3483 | 91.4800 |
| March | 92.3798 | 91.1365 | 91.7562 |
| April | 94.6103 | 92.0157 | 93.3278 |
| May | 98.1263 | 94.7187 | 96.3355 |
| June | 99.2926 | 96.2813 | 97.7873 |
| July | 102.5709 | 99.2532 | 101.3137 |
| August | 103.9219 | 101.0033 | 102.5099 |
| September | 106.0289 | 104.0050 | 105.3800 |
| October | 104.5231 | 101.5238 | 102.7583 |
| November | 102.5769 | 101.9102 | 102.2043 |
| December | 102.4379 | 101.5757 | 102.1847 |