YEARLY HIGH
80.5434 KES
YEARLY LOW
71.7367 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
76.8139 KES

2015 CAD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the CAD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 80.5434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 71.7367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8067 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.6270 to the December average rate of 74.5307, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 80.5434 was down 2.37% compared to the 2014 peak of 82.5006, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 402,717 KES
2014 Average 398,186 KES
Yearly Trough Low 358,684 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,033.50 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

80.0823
72.0647
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 75.8823, compared to 77.7455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8632 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 75.8823
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 77.7455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 5.9210 KES (High: 77.9838 / Low: 72.0628). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6659 KES (High: 73.7737 / Low: 72.1078).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.9210
February Spread (Stable) ±1.6659

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.5119 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 79.0846) against the same month in 2014 (average: 80.2611), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1765 (-1.47%).

2015 Avg (May) 79.0846
2014 Avg (May) 80.2611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 77.9838 72.0628 75.6270
February 73.7737 72.1078 73.1151
March 73.7330 71.7367 72.7328
April 78.6168 73.1704 75.5735
May 80.5434 77.9516 79.0846
June 80.2121 77.0876 79.1608
July 80.3958 77.4821 78.9330
August 79.0615 76.7309 77.9982
September 80.2962 78.5160 79.4142
October 80.0490 76.7945 78.6448
November 78.0577 76.3128 76.9521
December 76.5338 73.1095 74.5307