YEARLY HIGH
13.0547 IQD
YEARLY LOW
10.4302 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.9030 IQD

2015 KES to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 13.0547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 10.4302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6246 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8040 to the December average rate of 10.7306, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 13.0547 was down 5.14% compared to the 2014 peak of 13.7621, 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 65,274 IQD
2014 Average 66,671 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 52,151 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,122.94 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

13.2009
10.5060
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to IQD 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 12.6274, compared to 11.1787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4487 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 1.2174 IQD (High: 11.6476 / Low: 10.4302). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1109 IQD (High: 13.0395 / Low: 12.9286).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.2174
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5899 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5899

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 12.8732) against the same month in 2014 (average: 13.4923), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6191 (-4.59%).

2015 Avg (March) 12.8732
2014 Avg (March) 13.4923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.0233 12.3561 12.8040
February 13.0395 12.9286 12.9763
March 13.0547 12.7335 12.8732
April 12.8311 12.5581 12.6906
May 12.6127 12.0203 12.3116
June 12.2795 11.7634 12.1087
July 11.9870 11.4677 11.6811
August 11.7219 11.0249 11.3111
September 11.2959 10.8189 11.0988
October 11.6621 10.9233 11.4202
November 11.6476 10.4302 10.8303
December 10.8173 10.6377 10.7306