YEARLY HIGH
0.0441 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.0365 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0397 ILS

2015 KES to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 0.0441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.0365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0432 to the December average rate of 0.0379, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0441 was up 0.13% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0441, 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 221 ILS
2014 Average 203 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 183 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.14 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0442
0.0365
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to ILS 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 0.0418, compared to 0.0376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0418
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 0.0021 ILS (High: 0.0429 / Low: 0.0408). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 ILS (High: 0.0384 / Low: 0.0379).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.0436) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0402), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+8.47%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.0436
2014 Avg (March) 0.0402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0436 0.0428 0.0432
February 0.0436 0.0421 0.0426
March 0.0441 0.0428 0.0436
April 0.0429 0.0408 0.0422
May 0.0410 0.0395 0.0401
June 0.0399 0.0381 0.0391
July 0.0381 0.0369 0.0374
August 0.0378 0.0369 0.0374
September 0.0378 0.0365 0.0371
October 0.0383 0.0370 0.0376
November 0.0384 0.0379 0.0381
December 0.0381 0.0374 0.0379