YEARLY HIGH
0.0405 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0306 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0360 KES

2015 COP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the COP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.0405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.0306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0381 to the December average rate of 0.0315, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0405 was down 14.80% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0475, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 202,544 KES
2014 Average 220,546 KES
Yearly Trough Low 153,025 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,518.34 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0403
0.0307
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.0377, compared to 0.0343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 0.0037 KES (High: 0.0396 / Low: 0.0359). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 KES (High: 0.0387 / Low: 0.0373).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 0.0395) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0456), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0061 (-13.36%).

2015 Avg (May) 0.0395
2014 Avg (May) 0.0456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0387 0.0373 0.0381
February 0.0386 0.0365 0.0378
March 0.0366 0.0346 0.0355
April 0.0396 0.0359 0.0373
May 0.0405 0.0386 0.0395
June 0.0388 0.0369 0.0382
July 0.0381 0.0355 0.0370
August 0.0356 0.0321 0.0340
September 0.0355 0.0333 0.0343
October 0.0360 0.0340 0.0351
November 0.0360 0.0327 0.0340
December 0.0327 0.0306 0.0315