YEARLY HIGH
0.0074 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0061 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0067 GBP

2015 KES to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.0074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 0.0061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0072 to the December average rate of 0.0065, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0074 was up 3.80% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0071, 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 37 GBP
2014 Average 35 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 30 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.56 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0074
0.0061
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to GBP 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 0.0070, compared to 0.0064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 0.0005 GBP (High: 0.0074 / Low: 0.0069). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GBP (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0063).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.0073) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0070), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+4.76%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.0073
2014 Avg (March) 0.0070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
February 0.0073 0.0070 0.0071
March 0.0074 0.0071 0.0073
April 0.0074 0.0069 0.0072
May 0.0070 0.0066 0.0067
June 0.0068 0.0064 0.0066
July 0.0065 0.0063 0.0063
August 0.0064 0.0061 0.0063
September 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
October 0.0065 0.0063 0.0063
November 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
December 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065