YEARLY HIGH
31.3797 KES
YEARLY LOW
22.3481 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.0868 KES

2015 GHS to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GHS to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 31.3797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 22.3481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0316 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.0228 to the December average rate of 26.8582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 31.3797 was down 15.53% compared to the 2014 peak of 37.1499, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 156,899 KES
2014 Average 146,872 KES
Yearly Trough Low 111,740 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,158.20 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

28.7409
22.2554
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 25.2487, compared to 26.9248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.2487
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.9248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 8.6348 KES (High: 31.3797 / Low: 22.7450). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4991 KES (High: 24.5646 / Low: 24.0656).

July Spread (Volatile) ±8.6348
April Spread (Stable) ±0.4991

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.7110 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2015: 28.2005) against the same month in 2014 (average: 26.0006), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1998 (+8.46%).

2015 Avg (July) 28.2005
2014 Avg (July) 26.0006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.3215 27.3551 28.0228
February 27.5483 26.0638 26.7260
March 26.1415 24.2376 25.2167
April 24.5646 24.0656 24.3489
May 24.7372 24.0664 24.3822
June 23.9387 22.3481 22.7959
July 31.3797 22.7450 28.2005
August 27.0856 24.0084 25.4895
September 27.9271 26.1294 27.1674
October 27.9410 26.1928 27.0547
November 26.9783 26.4014 26.7788
December 27.1761 26.6374 26.8582