2015 KES to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2684 JMD

YEARLY LOW

1.1119 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1916 JMD

2015 KES to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 1.2684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 1.1119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1564 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2583 to the December average rate of 1.1717, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.2684 was down 1.28% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.2848, 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 6,342 JMD

2014 Average 6,305 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 5,560 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 782.13 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.2769

1.1081

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to JMD 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 1.2314, compared to 1.1517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0797 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2314

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0427 JMD (High: 1.1769 / Low: 1.1341). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 JMD (High: 1.2684 / Low: 1.2592).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0427

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

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 0.0376 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0376

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 1.2629) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.2460), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0168 (+1.35%).

2015 Avg (February) 1.2629

2014 Avg (February) 1.2460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2647	1.2537	1.2583
February	1.2684	1.2592	1.2629
March	1.2682	1.2420	1.2549
April	1.2431	1.2173	1.2293
May	1.2158	1.1801	1.1993
June	1.2001	1.1700	1.1840
July	1.1680	1.1296	1.1463
August	1.1588	1.1283	1.1420
September	1.1316	1.1119	1.1222
October	1.1769	1.1341	1.1601
November	1.1724	1.1600	1.1680
December	1.1763	1.1592	1.1717