2015 KES to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0764 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0651 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0705 BOB

2015 KES to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.0651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0113 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0757 to the December average rate of 0.0676, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0764 was down 5.34% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0807, 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 382 BOB

2014 Average 393 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 326 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.41 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0767

0.0645

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BOB 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 0.0738, compared to 0.0672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0738

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 0.0024 BOB (High: 0.0728 / Low: 0.0704). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BOB (High: 0.0757 / Low: 0.0754).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0757) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0801), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0045 (-5.58%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0757

2014 Avg (January) 0.0801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0764	0.0751	0.0757
February	0.0757	0.0754	0.0755
March	0.0758	0.0747	0.0753
April	0.0748	0.0730	0.0740
May	0.0728	0.0704	0.0717
June	0.0716	0.0696	0.0706
July	0.0695	0.0673	0.0681
August	0.0683	0.0664	0.0673
September	0.0665	0.0651	0.0655
October	0.0680	0.0661	0.0672
November	0.0677	0.0673	0.0676
December	0.0678	0.0672	0.0676