2015 KES to AOA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3385 AOA

YEARLY LOW

1.1217 AOA

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2161 AOA

2015 KES to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 1.3385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 1.1217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2169 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1321 to the December average rate of 1.3241, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.3385 was up 17.23% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.1418, 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 6,693 AOA

2014 Average 5,591 AOA

Yearly Trough Low 5,608 AOA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,084.31 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.3433

1.1129

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KES to AOA 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 1.1555, compared to 1.2767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1555

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.1056 AOA (High: 1.2908 / Low: 1.1852). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 AOA (High: 1.1360 / Low: 1.1282).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1056

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0281 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 1.3193) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.1061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2132 (+19.28%).

2015 Avg (October) 1.3193

2014 Avg (October) 1.1061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1360	1.1282	1.1321
February	1.1635	1.1345	1.1505
March	1.1725	1.1577	1.1661
April	1.1785	1.1544	1.1661
May	1.1527	1.1217	1.1380
June	1.2310	1.1287	1.1799
July	1.2446	1.2114	1.2284
August	1.2468	1.2094	1.2278
September	1.2908	1.1852	1.2371
October	1.3385	1.2945	1.3193
November	1.3272	1.3178	1.3232
December	1.3320	1.3156	1.3241