YEARLY HIGH
0.0203 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.0163 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0180 BGN

2015 KES to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.0203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 0.0163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0184 to the December average rate of 0.0176, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0203 was up 14.13% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0178, 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 102 BGN
2014 Average 84 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 81 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.22 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0200
0.0162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BGN 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 0.0187, compared to 0.0173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0014 BGN (High: 0.0177 / Low: 0.0163). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BGN (High: 0.0191 / Low: 0.0187).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.0197) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0164), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+20.38%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.0197
2014 Avg (March) 0.0164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0191 0.0178 0.0184
February 0.0191 0.0187 0.0188
March 0.0203 0.0191 0.0197
April 0.0198 0.0185 0.0194
May 0.0185 0.0178 0.0182
June 0.0183 0.0175 0.0178
July 0.0178 0.0172 0.0175
August 0.0177 0.0163 0.0171
September 0.0167 0.0163 0.0165
October 0.0176 0.0166 0.0170
November 0.0181 0.0174 0.0178
December 0.0180 0.0174 0.0176