YEARLY HIGH
0.0959 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0766 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0844 KES

2015 IQD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the IQD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.0959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.0766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0193 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0781 to the December average rate of 0.0932, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0959 was up 22.91% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0780, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 479 KES
2014 Average 375 KES
Yearly Trough Low 383 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96.38 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0948
0.0755
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD 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 0.0792, compared to 0.0896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.0100 KES (High: 0.0959 / Low: 0.0859). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 KES (High: 0.0773 / Low: 0.0767).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2015: 0.0924) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0764), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0161 (+21.03%).

2015 Avg (November) 0.0924
2014 Avg (November) 0.0764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0809 0.0768 0.0781
February 0.0773 0.0767 0.0771
March 0.0785 0.0766 0.0777
April 0.0796 0.0779 0.0788
May 0.0832 0.0793 0.0812
June 0.0850 0.0814 0.0826
July 0.0872 0.0834 0.0856
August 0.0907 0.0853 0.0884
September 0.0924 0.0885 0.0901
October 0.0915 0.0857 0.0876
November 0.0959 0.0859 0.0924
December 0.0940 0.0924 0.0932