2015 KES to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8628 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.7343 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7951 BDT

2015 KES to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.8628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.7343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1285 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8526 to the December average rate of 0.7661, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.8628 was down 4.82% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.9065, 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 4,314 BDT

2014 Average 4,411 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 3,671 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 642.74 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.8639

0.7272

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BDT 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 0.8314, compared to 0.7588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0726 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8314

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 0.0279 BDT (High: 0.8207 / Low: 0.7928). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 BDT (High: 0.8537 / Low: 0.8471).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0279

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0274 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.8526) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.9004), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0478 (-5.31%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.8526

2014 Avg (January) 0.9004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8628	0.8444	0.8526
February	0.8537	0.8471	0.8510
March	0.8551	0.8426	0.8485
April	0.8420	0.8228	0.8333
May	0.8207	0.7928	0.8079
June	0.8077	0.7850	0.7952
July	0.7835	0.7583	0.7678
August	0.7708	0.7489	0.7595
September	0.7487	0.7343	0.7386
October	0.7671	0.7444	0.7575
November	0.7688	0.7596	0.7634
December	0.7681	0.7568	0.7661