YEARLY HIGH
149.5302 KES
YEARLY LOW
127.7262 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
138.5536 KES

2015 JOD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the JOD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 149.5302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 127.7262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.8041 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.8158 to the December average rate of 144.1023, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 149.5302 was up 16.62% compared to the 2014 peak of 128.2188, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 747,651 KES
2014 Average 621,108 KES
Yearly Trough Low 638,631 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,020.30 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

150.6511
126.8308
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 132.1756, compared to 144.9315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.7560 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 132.1756
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 144.9315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 5.1426 KES (High: 138.5116 / Low: 133.3690). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5990 KES (High: 129.3591 / Low: 128.7601).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.1426
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5990

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 3.6122 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 148.6661) against the same month in 2014 (average: 125.3965), the exchange rate shifted by +23.2696 (+18.56%).

2015 Avg (September) 148.6661
2014 Avg (September) 125.3965

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 129.4923 127.7262 128.8158
February 129.3591 128.7601 128.9714
March 130.3974 128.6261 129.5173
April 133.5786 129.8700 131.7512
May 138.5116 133.3690 135.9453
June 140.0796 135.9127 138.0524
July 144.7282 140.0374 143.0032
August 146.6189 142.5349 144.6913
September 149.5302 146.7625 148.6661
October 147.5436 143.1134 145.0539
November 144.6868 143.7581 144.0725
December 144.4749 143.2112 144.1023