2015 KES to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.8464 MMK

YEARLY LOW

10.1943 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.2944 MMK

2015 KES to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 12.8464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 10.1943.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6521 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2637 to the December average rate of 12.7023, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 12.8464 was up 10.12% compared to the 2014 peak of 11.6658, 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 64,232 MMK

2014 Average 55,971 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 50,972 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,260.62 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

12.9467

10.0138

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MMK 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 11.3058, compared to 11.2831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3058

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 2.2860 MMK (High: 12.6292 / Low: 10.3432). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1602 MMK (High: 11.3618 / Low: 11.2016).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.2860

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1602

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 0.4400 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 12.7023) against the same month in 2014 (average: 11.3943), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3080 (+11.48%).

2015 Avg (December) 12.7023

2014 Avg (December) 11.3943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.3956	11.1709	11.2637
February	11.3618	11.2016	11.2633
March	11.5266	11.2242	11.3408
April	11.5738	11.0592	11.4096
May	11.4851	11.1317	11.2978
June	11.3946	11.1355	11.2599
July	11.1926	10.5401	10.8199
August	10.7015	10.4010	10.5467
September	10.3948	10.1943	10.2582
October	12.6292	10.3432	10.7739
November	12.7673	12.4611	12.5973
December	12.8464	12.2889	12.7023