2015 ETB to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 ETB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the ETB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 5.0829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 4.4671.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6158 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5121 to the December average rate of 4.8405, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.0829 was up 11.84% compared to the 2014 peak of 4.5446, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
ETB to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.5835, compared to 4.9072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3238 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.1684 KES (High: 4.9972 / Low: 4.8288). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0291 KES (High: 4.8676 / Low: 4.8385).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1445 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 5.0433) against the same month in 2014 (average: 4.4568), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5864 (+13.16%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5402 | 4.4749 | 4.5121 |
| February | 4.5266 | 4.4837 | 4.5027 |
| March | 4.5338 | 4.4671 | 4.5002 |
| April | 4.6167 | 4.5129 | 4.5629 |
| May | 4.7697 | 4.6124 | 4.6874 |
| June | 4.7851 | 4.6804 | 4.7355 |
| July | 4.9474 | 4.7933 | 4.8841 |
| August | 4.9894 | 4.8497 | 4.9237 |
| September | 5.0829 | 4.9860 | 5.0433 |
| October | 4.9972 | 4.8288 | 4.8987 |
| November | 4.8676 | 4.8385 | 4.8530 |
| December | 4.8831 | 4.8234 | 4.8405 |