YEARLY HIGH
0.1109 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0976 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1032 BWP

2015 KES to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.1109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 0.0976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0133 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1049 to the December average rate of 0.1080, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1109 was up 4.86% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1058, 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 555 BWP
2014 Average 510 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 488 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.67 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1090
0.0980
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BWP 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 0.1045, compared to 0.1019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1045
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0065 BWP (High: 0.1109 / Low: 0.1044). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 BWP (High: 0.1060 / Low: 0.1042).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.1080) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1045), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+3.27%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.1080
2014 Avg (December) 0.1045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1060 0.1042 0.1049
February 0.1059 0.1040 0.1051
March 0.1106 0.1054 0.1081
April 0.1075 0.1031 0.1060
May 0.1038 0.1001 0.1017
June 0.1035 0.0996 0.1016
July 0.1002 0.0976 0.0989
August 0.1005 0.0980 0.0994
September 0.1006 0.0976 0.0992
October 0.1039 0.0988 0.1012
November 0.1064 0.1032 0.1050
December 0.1109 0.1044 0.1080