2015 KES to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |