2015 KES to ARS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 KES to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the KES to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.1300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.0879.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0422 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0941 to the December average rate of 0.1109, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1300 was up 36.39% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0953, 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 ARS 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 0.0942, compared to 0.0944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0352 ARS (High: 0.1300 / Low: 0.0948). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 ARS (High: 0.0944 / Low: 0.0938).
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 0.0023 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.1109) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0945), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0165 (+17.41%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0944 | 0.0938 | 0.0941 |
| February | 0.0954 | 0.0942 | 0.0949 |
| March | 0.0961 | 0.0953 | 0.0957 |
| April | 0.0956 | 0.0942 | 0.0949 |
| May | 0.0942 | 0.0915 | 0.0930 |
| June | 0.0936 | 0.0917 | 0.0926 |
| July | 0.0917 | 0.0891 | 0.0903 |
| August | 0.0914 | 0.0893 | 0.0902 |
| September | 0.0899 | 0.0879 | 0.0889 |
| October | 0.0937 | 0.0902 | 0.0922 |
| November | 0.0949 | 0.0925 | 0.0940 |
| December | 0.1300 | 0.0948 | 0.1109 |