YEARLY HIGH
1.1389 CVE
YEARLY LOW
0.9146 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0136 CVE

2015 KES to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 1.1389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 0.9146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2243 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0357 to the December average rate of 0.9895, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.1389 was up 13.80% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.0008, 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 5,695 CVE
2014 Average 4,704 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 4,573 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,121.61 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.1253
0.9136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CVE 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 1.0540, compared to 0.9732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0808 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0540
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0843 CVE (High: 1.0013 / Low: 0.9170). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0258 CVE (High: 1.0764 / Low: 1.0506).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0843
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0258

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0679 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0679

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 1.1076) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.9171), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1905 (+20.77%).

2015 Avg (March) 1.1076
2014 Avg (March) 0.9171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0698 1.0049 1.0357
February 1.0764 1.0506 1.0603
March 1.1389 1.0750 1.1076
April 1.1129 1.0466 1.0912
May 1.0399 1.0033 1.0233
June 1.0295 0.9862 1.0056
July 1.0055 0.9704 0.9894
August 1.0013 0.9170 0.9661
September 0.9463 0.9146 0.9312
October 0.9940 0.9318 0.9569
November 1.0210 0.9810 1.0059
December 1.0172 0.9819 0.9895