YEARLY HIGH
0.0073 LVL
YEARLY LOW
0.0059 LVL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0064 LVL

2015 KES to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.0073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.0059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0066 to the December average rate of 0.0063, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0073 was up 13.99% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0064, 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 36 LVL
2014 Average 30 LVL
Yearly Trough Low 29 LVL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.14 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0072
0.0058
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to LVL 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 0.0067, compared to 0.0062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 0.0005 LVL (High: 0.0071 / Low: 0.0067). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LVL (High: 0.0060 / Low: 0.0059).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.0071) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0059), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+20.20%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.0071
2014 Avg (March) 0.0059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0068 0.0064 0.0066
February 0.0069 0.0067 0.0068
March 0.0073 0.0069 0.0071
April 0.0071 0.0067 0.0070
May 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
June 0.0066 0.0063 0.0064
July 0.0063 0.0062 0.0062
August 0.0063 0.0059 0.0061
September 0.0060 0.0059 0.0059
October 0.0062 0.0060 0.0061
November 0.0065 0.0062 0.0064
December 0.0065 0.0062 0.0063