YEARLY HIGH
75.6305 KES
YEARLY LOW
65.8803 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.4309 KES

2015 BND to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BND to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 75.6305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 65.8803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7503 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.3250 to the December average rate of 72.6370, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 75.6305 was up 6.56% compared to the 2014 peak of 70.9719, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 378,153 KES
2014 Average 347,059 KES
Yearly Trough Low 329,401 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,751.28 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

75.2553
65.8632
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 69.4364, compared to 73.4254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9890 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.4364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.4254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 3.8671 KES (High: 71.5276 / Low: 67.6604). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9431 KES (High: 68.0218 / Low: 67.0788).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.8671
February Spread (Stable) ±0.9431

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 1.1584 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1584

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 74.4726) against the same month in 2014 (average: 70.3107), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1619 (+5.92%).

2015 Avg (September) 74.4726
2014 Avg (September) 70.3107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 68.9811 67.6467 68.3250
February 68.0218 67.0788 67.4913
March 67.3291 65.8803 66.6459
April 71.5276 67.6604 69.2072
May 73.0460 71.3549 72.2453
June 73.8829 71.4952 72.7037
July 75.5754 73.5833 74.4550
August 74.4970 72.3043 73.3847
September 75.6305 73.6176 74.4726
October 74.7148 72.5294 73.3142
November 72.9414 71.8905 72.2889
December 73.5074 72.2654 72.6370