YEARLY HIGH
5.9800 CRC
YEARLY LOW
5.0355 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4589 CRC

2015 KES to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 5.9800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 5.0355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9444 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8967 to the December average rate of 5.2161, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.9800 was down 7.86% compared to the 2014 peak of 6.4899, 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 29,900 CRC
2014 Average 30,528 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 25,178 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,722.22 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

5.9791
4.9904
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CRC 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 5.7183, compared to 5.1995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7183
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 0.1780 CRC (High: 5.6044 / Low: 5.4264). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0462 CRC (High: 5.9098 / Low: 5.8636).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1780
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0462

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1888 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1888

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 5.8967) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.8125), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0842 (+1.45%).

2015 Avg (January) 5.8967
2014 Avg (January) 5.8125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9800 5.8318 5.8967
February 5.9098 5.8636 5.8811
March 5.8796 5.7735 5.8277
April 5.7829 5.6213 5.7025
May 5.6044 5.4264 5.5246
June 5.5571 5.4092 5.4774
July 5.3952 5.2213 5.2886
August 5.2858 5.1296 5.2067
September 5.1438 5.0355 5.0728
October 5.2673 5.1119 5.2005
November 5.2456 5.1902 5.2123
December 5.2600 5.1672 5.2161