YEARLY HIGH
3.4276 MRO
YEARLY LOW
2.7823 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1545 MRO

2015 KES to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 3.4276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 2.7823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6453 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1888 to the December average rate of 2.9815, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 3.4276 was down 0.29% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.4377, 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 17,138 MRO
2014 Average 16,613 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 13,912 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,226.60 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

3.4049
2.8680
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MRO 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 3.2515, compared to 3.0575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1940 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2515
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.4387 MRO (High: 3.2215 / Low: 2.7828). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0532 MRO (High: 3.2263 / Low: 3.1731).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4387
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0532

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.1787 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 3.2455) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.3802), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1346 (-3.98%).

2015 Avg (March) 3.2455
2014 Avg (March) 3.3802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2303 3.1656 3.1888
February 3.2263 3.1731 3.1871
March 3.4276 3.1211 3.2455
April 3.4233 3.2542 3.3602
May 3.3383 3.1838 3.2531
June 3.3225 3.2018 3.2746
July 3.3000 3.1661 3.2154
August 3.2399 3.0135 3.1319
September 3.0444 2.7823 2.9531
October 3.2215 2.7828 2.9128
November 3.3285 3.0739 3.1505
December 3.0495 2.8848 2.9815