YEARLY HIGH
13.6809 KES
YEARLY LOW
11.6957 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.6671 KES

2015 HKD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the HKD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 13.6809. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 11.6957.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9852 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7838 to the December average rate of 13.1837, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 13.6809 was up 17.06% compared to the 2014 peak of 11.6870, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 342,022 KES
2014 Average 283,539 KES
Yearly Trough Low 292,393 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,629.32 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

13.7783
11.6025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 12.0813, compared to 13.2530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1717 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0813
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 0.4310 KES (High: 13.2337 / Low: 12.8027). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0511 KES (High: 11.8250 / Low: 11.7739).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4310
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0511

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3380 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 13.5970) against the same month in 2014 (average: 11.4621), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1349 (+18.63%).

2015 Avg (September) 13.5970
2014 Avg (September) 11.4621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8539 11.6957 11.7838
February 11.8250 11.7739 11.7957
March 11.9155 11.7491 11.8268
April 12.2068 11.8694 12.0405
May 12.6502 12.2198 12.4267
June 12.8092 12.4195 12.6142
July 13.2337 12.8027 13.0694
August 13.4092 13.0176 13.2222
September 13.6809 13.4198 13.5970
October 13.4867 13.0995 13.2590
November 13.2345 13.1489 13.1865
December 13.2173 13.1062 13.1837