YEARLY HIGH
144.2041 IDR
YEARLY LOW
130.2101 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
136.4474 IDR

2015 KES to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 144.2041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 13, dropping to 130.2101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.9940 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 137.5975 to the December average rate of 135.3827, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 144.2041 was up 1.49% compared to the 2014 peak of 142.0924, 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 721,020 IDR
2014 Average 674,511 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 651,050 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,970.03 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

143.5556
130.9918
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to IDR 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 138.4482, compared to 134.4466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 138.4482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 134.4466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 11.1587 IDR (High: 141.4853 / Low: 130.3266). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6991 IDR (High: 135.3099 / Low: 132.6109).

October Spread (Volatile) ±11.1587
November Spread (Stable) ±2.6991

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 4.1002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 142.5086) against the same month in 2014 (average: 132.0997), the exchange rate shifted by +10.4089 (+7.88%).

2015 Avg (March) 142.5086
2014 Avg (March) 132.0997

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 139.2547 135.6750 137.5975
February 141.7152 137.9227 139.6009
March 144.2041 140.9205 142.5086
April 140.9668 136.9082 138.6904
May 137.4096 134.4347 136.1529
June 137.9393 134.4005 136.1390
July 134.3789 130.2101 132.0388
August 136.5342 131.9660 134.4014
September 139.9217 134.0587 136.5855
October 141.4853 130.3266 134.3765
November 135.3099 132.6109 133.8946
December 137.4831 133.1400 135.3827