2015 KES to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3278 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.1243 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2353 JPY

2015 KES to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.3278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 1.1243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2035 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2960 to the December average rate of 1.1897, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.3278 was down 1.03% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.3416, 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 6,639 JPY

2014 Average 6,018 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 5,621 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,017.56 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.3288

1.1226

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to JPY 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 1.2843, compared to 1.1862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0981 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2843

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0886 JPY (High: 1.2373 / Low: 1.1487). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0260 JPY (High: 1.2087 / Low: 1.1827).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0886

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0260

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0617 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.2960) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.2047), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0913 (+7.58%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.2960

2014 Avg (January) 1.2047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3278	1.2729	1.2960
February	1.3105	1.2802	1.2982
March	1.3273	1.2926	1.3116
April	1.3004	1.2590	1.2803
May	1.2707	1.2372	1.2544
June	1.2967	1.2335	1.2654
July	1.2396	1.2025	1.2173
August	1.2373	1.1487	1.2015
September	1.1539	1.1243	1.1398
October	1.1920	1.1467	1.1695
November	1.2087	1.1827	1.1995
December	1.2071	1.1751	1.1897