YEARLY HIGH
0.0447 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0319 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0385 GHS

2015 KES to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 0.0447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 0.0319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0129 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0357 to the December average rate of 0.0372, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0447 was up 1.93% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0439, 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 224 GHS
2014 Average 173 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 159 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.39 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0447
0.0349
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to GHS 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 0.0398, compared to 0.0372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0398
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 0.0121 GHS (High: 0.0440 / Low: 0.0319). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 GHS (High: 0.0375 / Low: 0.0368).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0121
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2015: 0.0439) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0355), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0083 (+23.48%).

2015 Avg (June) 0.0439
2014 Avg (June) 0.0355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0366 0.0353 0.0357
February 0.0384 0.0363 0.0374
March 0.0413 0.0383 0.0397
April 0.0416 0.0407 0.0411
May 0.0416 0.0404 0.0410
June 0.0447 0.0418 0.0439
July 0.0440 0.0319 0.0358
August 0.0417 0.0369 0.0393
September 0.0383 0.0358 0.0368
October 0.0382 0.0358 0.0370
November 0.0379 0.0371 0.0373
December 0.0375 0.0368 0.0372