2015 KES to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1219 NPR

YEARLY LOW

0.9906 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0464 NPR

2015 KES to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.1219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 0.9906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1313 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0920 to the December average rate of 1.0392, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.1219 was down 4.56% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.1755, 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 5,609 NPR

2014 Average 5,559 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 4,953 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 656.29 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.1007

0.9964

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to NPR 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 1.0736, compared to 1.0193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0543 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0736

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0533 NPR (High: 1.1219 / Low: 1.0686). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 NPR (High: 1.0921 / Low: 1.0766).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0533

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

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 0.0394 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0394

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.0920) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.1519), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0599 (-5.20%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.0920

2014 Avg (January) 1.1519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1219	1.0686	1.0920
February	1.0921	1.0766	1.0852
March	1.1025	1.0817	1.0902
April	1.0804	1.0636	1.0718
May	1.0770	1.0442	1.0579
June	1.0566	1.0285	1.0445
July	1.0262	0.9906	1.0051
August	1.0266	1.0020	1.0149
September	1.0201	0.9997	1.0056
October	1.0305	1.0044	1.0152
November	1.0461	1.0264	1.0355
December	1.0502	1.0243	1.0392