YEARLY HIGH
0.0855 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0731 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0792 HKD

2015 KES to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.0731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0124 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0849 to the December average rate of 0.0759, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0855 was down 5.78% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0907, 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 428 HKD
2014 Average 441 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 365 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.03 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0860
0.0724
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to HKD 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 0.0828, compared to 0.0755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0828
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 0.0028 HKD (High: 0.0818 / Low: 0.0791). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 HKD (High: 0.0849 / Low: 0.0846).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0849) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0899), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0051 (-5.63%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0849
2014 Avg (January) 0.0899

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0855 0.0844 0.0849
February 0.0849 0.0846 0.0848
March 0.0851 0.0839 0.0846
April 0.0843 0.0819 0.0831
May 0.0818 0.0791 0.0805
June 0.0805 0.0781 0.0793
July 0.0781 0.0756 0.0765
August 0.0768 0.0746 0.0756
September 0.0745 0.0731 0.0735
October 0.0763 0.0741 0.0754
November 0.0761 0.0756 0.0758
December 0.0763 0.0757 0.0759