2015 KES to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6733 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.5897 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6235 AFN

2015 KES to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.6733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 0.5897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0835 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6317 to the December average rate of 0.6607, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.6733 was up 0.85% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.6676, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,366 AFN

2014 Average 3,241 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 2,949 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 417.71 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.6669

0.5927

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to AFN 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 0.6207, compared to 0.6262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6207

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.0332 AFN (High: 0.6675 / Low: 0.6344). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 AFN (High: 0.6298 / Low: 0.6240).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0332

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0103 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0103

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.6607) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.6412), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0195 (+3.04%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.6607

2014 Avg (December) 0.6412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6423	0.6237	0.6317
February	0.6298	0.6240	0.6268
March	0.6327	0.6255	0.6284
April	0.6284	0.6119	0.6201
May	0.6189	0.5961	0.6104
June	0.6173	0.5967	0.6071
July	0.6090	0.5897	0.5988
August	0.6264	0.5985	0.6158
September	0.6214	0.5946	0.6054
October	0.6364	0.6139	0.6271
November	0.6675	0.6344	0.6493
December	0.6733	0.6519	0.6607