2015 KES to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 KES to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the KES to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 89.5281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 76.7708.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7574 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.8164 to the December average rate of 79.6834, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 89.5281 was down 4.64% compared to the 2014 peak of 93.8888, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
KES to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 86.6512, compared to 79.3940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.2572 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 3.1456 LAK (High: 81.5748 / Low: 78.4292). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3710 LAK (High: 88.9260 / Low: 88.5550).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 2.8693 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 88.8164) against the same month in 2014 (average: 93.0707), the exchange rate shifted by -4.2543 (-4.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 89.5281 | 88.1441 | 88.8164 |
| February | 88.9260 | 88.5550 | 88.6965 |
| March | 89.1212 | 87.7767 | 88.4782 |
| April | 88.1550 | 85.5229 | 86.8743 |
| May | 85.3867 | 82.5932 | 84.0051 |
| June | 84.2131 | 81.9461 | 83.0365 |
| July | 81.7380 | 79.2523 | 80.3305 |
| August | 81.5748 | 78.4292 | 79.8910 |
| September | 78.7538 | 76.7708 | 77.3492 |
| October | 80.2390 | 77.9510 | 79.2851 |
| November | 80.3320 | 79.4792 | 79.8250 |
| December | 80.6234 | 78.1833 | 79.6834 |