2015 KES to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.3681 KRW

YEARLY LOW

10.9778 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.5361 KRW

2015 KES to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 12.3681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 10.9778.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3903 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9204 to the December average rate of 11.4789, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 12.3681 was down 1.85% compared to the 2014 peak of 12.6014, 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 61,841 KRW

2014 Average 59,889 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 54,889 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,951.71 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

12.2327

11.0509

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to KRW 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 11.7426, compared to 11.3296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7426

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 0.6271 KRW (High: 11.9343 / Low: 11.3072). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1894 KRW (High: 11.4169 / Low: 11.2275).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.6271

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1894

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4958 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4958

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 12.1342) against the same month in 2014 (average: 12.3738), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2396 (-1.94%).

2015 Avg (March) 12.1342

2014 Avg (March) 12.3738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.2197	11.7520	11.9204
February	12.1629	11.9021	12.0367
March	12.3681	11.9719	12.1342
April	11.9343	11.3072	11.6384
May	11.4169	11.2275	11.3371
June	11.5611	11.1619	11.3886
July	11.5513	11.0916	11.3024
August	11.6643	11.3317	11.4967
September	11.3700	11.0768	11.2569
October	11.3125	10.9778	11.1494
November	11.4489	11.1134	11.2932
December	11.6189	11.3321	11.4789