YEARLY HIGH
35.6027 KES
YEARLY LOW
25.4909 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.8024 KES

2015 BRL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BRL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 35.6027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 25.4909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1118 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.6760 to the December average rate of 26.3448, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 35.6027 was down 10.71% compared to the 2014 peak of 39.8709, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 890,068 KES
2014 Average 936,721 KES
Yearly Trough Low 637,273 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 252,794.69 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

35.5092
25.5117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 31.6628, compared to 27.9421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.6628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.9421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 4.1513 KES (High: 32.1550 / Low: 28.0036). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2340 KES (High: 27.6315 / Low: 26.3976).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.1513
November Spread (Stable) ±1.2340

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.2857 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2857

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 34.6760) against the same month in 2014 (average: 36.2735), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5974 (-4.40%).

2015 Avg (January) 34.6760
2014 Avg (January) 36.2735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.6027 33.5331 34.6760
February 34.1495 31.5669 32.5015
March 32.1550 28.0036 29.2158
April 32.2123 29.0964 30.6449
May 32.1619 30.7381 31.5484
June 32.0873 30.6755 31.3900
July 32.5241 30.0275 31.5085
August 29.9749 28.6923 29.2371
September 28.2679 25.4909 27.0589
October 27.4078 25.9792 26.5145
November 27.6315 26.3976 26.9888
December 27.2309 25.5025 26.3448