2015 BWP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.2479 KES

YEARLY LOW

9.0159 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.6959 KES

2015 BWP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BWP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 10.2479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 9.0159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2321 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5312 to the December average rate of 9.2647, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 10.2479 was up 1.24% compared to the 2014 peak of 10.1223, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,240 KES

2014 Average 48,999 KES

Yearly Trough Low 45,079 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,160.32 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

10.1931

9.1704

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 9.5708, compared to 9.8210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2503 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5708

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.5597 KES (High: 9.5755 / Low: 9.0159). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1665 KES (High: 9.5994 / Low: 9.4329).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5597

January Spread (Stable) ±0.1665

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3598 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3598

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2015: 10.1078) against the same month in 2014 (average: 9.9295), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1784 (+1.80%).

2015 Avg (July) 10.1078

2014 Avg (July) 9.9295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.5994	9.4329	9.5312
February	9.6172	9.4406	9.5189
March	9.4871	9.0440	9.2556
April	9.7020	9.3063	9.4393
May	9.9851	9.6331	9.8343
June	10.0358	9.6643	9.8452
July	10.2479	9.9794	10.1078
August	10.2002	9.9493	10.0650
September	10.2446	9.9425	10.0844
October	10.1241	9.6257	9.8820
November	9.6876	9.3961	9.5222
December	9.5755	9.0159	9.2647