YEARLY HIGH
2.2832 GYD
YEARLY LOW
1.9425 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1059 GYD

2015 KES to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.2832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 1.9425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3407 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2634 to the December average rate of 2.0147, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.2832 was down 5.32% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.4114, 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 11,416 GYD
2014 Average 11,674 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 9,713 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,703.48 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.2942
1.9248
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to GYD 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 2.2051, compared to 2.0067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1983 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 0.0744 GYD (High: 2.1757 / Low: 2.1013). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0167 GYD (High: 2.2672 / Low: 2.2504).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0744
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0167

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0716 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0716

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 2.2634) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.3839), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1205 (-5.06%).

2015 Avg (January) 2.2634
2014 Avg (January) 2.3839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2832 2.2473 2.2634
February 2.2672 2.2504 2.2598
March 2.2723 2.2316 2.2516
April 2.2383 2.1786 2.2085
May 2.1757 2.1013 2.1407
June 2.1349 2.0817 2.1064
July 2.0736 2.0104 2.0348
August 2.0415 1.9820 2.0105
September 1.9827 1.9425 1.9555
October 2.0345 1.9738 2.0078
November 2.0258 2.0079 2.0171
December 2.0295 2.0017 2.0147