2015 KES to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 KES to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the KES to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 79.9046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 68.6134.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.2913 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.3255 to the December average rate of 75.5648, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 79.9046 was down 3.29% compared to the 2014 peak of 82.6216, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
KES to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 77.4159, compared to 72.5616 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8543 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 6.6444 GNF (High: 77.9285 / Low: 71.2841). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3774 GNF (High: 75.9781 / Low: 74.6007).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.8605 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 78.9253) against the same month in 2014 (average: 81.0231), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0978 (-2.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78.1113 | 76.5754 | 77.3255 |
| February | 79.5763 | 78.1369 | 78.8267 |
| March | 79.9046 | 78.0708 | 78.9253 |
| April | 79.1105 | 76.0057 | 78.0267 |
| May | 77.6024 | 74.4812 | 76.1689 |
| June | 77.0775 | 73.3313 | 75.2222 |
| July | 76.5435 | 70.2439 | 72.3617 |
| August | 73.0022 | 69.6529 | 71.1326 |
| September | 70.3967 | 68.6134 | 69.2447 |
| October | 72.8816 | 68.6176 | 71.2642 |
| November | 77.9285 | 71.2841 | 75.8018 |
| December | 75.9781 | 74.6007 | 75.5648 |