YEARLY HIGH
6.4816 MWK
YEARLY LOW
4.3104 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0612 MWK

2015 KES to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 6.4816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 4.3104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1712 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0580 to the December average rate of 6.0896, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 6.4816 was up 17.99% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.4932, 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 32,408 MWK
2014 Average 23,813 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 21,552 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,856.11 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

6.2506
4.3191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MWK 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 4.7748, compared to 5.3475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5727 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.8494 MWK (High: 5.3636 / Low: 4.5142). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1101 MWK (High: 5.3790 / Low: 5.2689).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8494
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1726 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1726

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 6.0896) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.3172), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7724 (+14.53%).

2015 Avg (December) 6.0896
2014 Avg (December) 5.3172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2029 4.9491 5.0580
February 5.0160 4.7702 4.9141
March 4.9312 4.7665 4.8334
April 4.8216 4.6565 4.7596
May 4.6923 4.4940 4.5871
June 4.5848 4.4096 4.4968
July 4.6405 4.3104 4.4801
August 5.3636 4.5142 5.1742
September 5.3790 5.2689 5.3127
October 5.4883 5.2845 5.3878
November 5.8775 5.4460 5.6409
December 6.4816 5.7787 6.0896