2015 KES to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2239 ETB

YEARLY LOW

0.1967 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2111 ETB

2015 KES to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.2239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.1967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0271 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2216 to the December average rate of 0.2066, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2239 was down 1.14% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.2264, 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 1,119 ETB

2014 Average 1,118 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 984 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 135.61 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2246

0.1959

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to ETB 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 0.2183, compared to 0.2038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2183

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 0.0072 ETB (High: 0.2168 / Low: 0.2097). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 ETB (High: 0.2067 / Low: 0.2054).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.2222) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.2230), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-0.35%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.2222

2014 Avg (March) 0.2230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2235	0.2203	0.2216
February	0.2230	0.2209	0.2221
March	0.2239	0.2206	0.2222
April	0.2216	0.2166	0.2192
May	0.2168	0.2097	0.2134
June	0.2137	0.2090	0.2112
July	0.2086	0.2021	0.2048
August	0.2062	0.2004	0.2031
September	0.2006	0.1967	0.1983
October	0.2071	0.2001	0.2042
November	0.2067	0.2054	0.2061
December	0.2073	0.2048	0.2066