YEARLY HIGH
182.0186 BYR
YEARLY LOW
120.7654 BYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
161.8407 BYR

2015 KES to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 182.0186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 120.7654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.2531 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.7027 to the December average rate of 178.9181, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 182.0186 was up 47.79% compared to the 2014 peak of 123.1586, 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 910,093 BYR
2014 Average 582,201 BYR
Yearly Trough Low 603,827 BYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 306,265.73 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

181.8956
146.1652
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BYR 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 157.0653, compared to 166.6160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.5507 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 157.0653
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 166.6160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 48.8092 BYR (High: 169.5746 / Low: 120.7654). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6186 BYR (High: 168.9401 / Low: 166.3215).

January Spread (Volatile) ±48.8092
September Spread (Stable) ±2.6186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.8086 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 178.9181) against the same month in 2014 (average: 121.1756), the exchange rate shifted by +57.7425 (+47.65%).

2015 Avg (December) 178.9181
2014 Avg (December) 121.1756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 169.5746 120.7654 153.7027
February 170.5414 162.1884 166.2451
March 165.4095 158.0609 162.2794
April 159.1104 151.4616 154.4708
May 152.8139 146.4092 149.1428
June 159.8550 152.1488 156.5511
July 154.5715 148.1073 150.8766
August 170.2610 148.9624 158.7822
September 168.9401 166.3215 167.6856
October 171.8903 166.5650 169.1896
November 178.4938 170.9172 174.2443
December 182.0186 175.4138 178.9181