YEARLY HIGH
32.6743 COP
YEARLY LOW
24.6860 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.8710 COP

2015 KES to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 32.6743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 24.6860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9883 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.2478 to the December average rate of 31.7723, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 32.6743 was up 22.15% compared to the 2014 peak of 26.7496, 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 163,372 COP
2014 Average 113,699 COP
Yearly Trough Low 123,430 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,941.43 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

32.4198
24.6501
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to COP 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 26.5315, compared to 29.2105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6791 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.5315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.2105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 3.0456 COP (High: 31.1309 / Low: 28.0853). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9751 COP (High: 26.7878 / Low: 25.8127).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.0456
January Spread (Stable) ±0.9751

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 1.4998 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4998

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 31.7723) against the same month in 2014 (average: 25.9219), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8504 (+22.57%).

2015 Avg (December) 31.7723
2014 Avg (December) 25.9219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.7878 25.8127 26.2478
February 27.3711 25.9032 26.4611
March 28.9244 27.3387 28.1872
April 27.8626 25.2749 26.7973
May 25.9353 24.6860 25.2975
June 27.0678 25.7610 26.1977
July 28.1579 26.2176 27.0151
August 31.1309 28.0853 29.3993
September 30.0242 28.2043 29.1316
October 29.4228 27.7795 28.5125
November 30.6095 27.7906 29.4323
December 32.6743 30.5685 31.7723