2015 KES to AMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 KES to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the KES to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 5.2718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 4.4988.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7730 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2020 to the December average rate of 4.7261, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.2718 was down 2.19% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.3900, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
KES to AMD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.0926, compared to 4.6623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4303 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.1957 AMD (High: 4.9605 / Low: 4.7649). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0612 AMD (High: 5.2512 / Low: 5.1900).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1530 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 5.2080) against the same month in 2014 (average: 4.8173), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3907 (+8.11%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.2387 | 5.1455 | 5.2020 |
| February | 5.2512 | 5.1900 | 5.2290 |
| March | 5.2718 | 5.1017 | 5.2080 |
| April | 5.1465 | 5.0199 | 5.0774 |
| May | 5.0457 | 4.8807 | 4.9782 |
| June | 4.9605 | 4.7649 | 4.8608 |
| July | 4.7649 | 4.6669 | 4.7078 |
| August | 4.7375 | 4.6132 | 4.6750 |
| September | 4.6454 | 4.4988 | 4.5719 |
| October | 4.6405 | 4.5340 | 4.5994 |
| November | 4.7231 | 4.6336 | 4.6937 |
| December | 4.7712 | 4.6874 | 4.7261 |