2015 FKP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

164.4727 KES

YEARLY LOW

135.2629 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

150.1387 KES

2015 FKP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the FKP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 164.4727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 135.2629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.2098 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 138.4879 to the December average rate of 153.1834, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 164.4727 was up 9.10% compared to the 2014 peak of 150.7593, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 822,364 KES

2014 Average 724,202 KES

Yearly Trough Low 676,315 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 146,049.00 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

163.9866

134.9063

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 142.8145, compared to 157.4629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.6484 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 142.8145

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 157.4629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 9.8997 KES (High: 145.8900 / Low: 135.9903). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5507 KES (High: 140.9682 / Low: 137.4175).

April Spread (Volatile) ±9.8997

January Spread (Stable) ±3.5507

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 4.0105 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 161.5633) against the same month in 2014 (average: 144.7973), the exchange rate shifted by +16.7659 (+11.58%).

2015 Avg (September) 161.5633

2014 Avg (September) 144.7973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	140.9682	137.4175	138.4879
February	141.9233	137.8204	140.2477
March	140.9544	135.2629	137.3297
April	145.8900	135.9903	139.5397
May	151.8324	143.4065	148.8271
June	156.1658	147.8218	152.4552
July	159.9999	154.3619	157.6026
August	163.3417	156.7819	159.6859
September	164.4727	158.5831	161.5633
October	159.6891	155.0138	157.5528
November	157.4960	153.4170	155.1896
December	155.1769	150.9532	153.1834