YEARLY HIGH
1.1177 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.9829 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0484 PKR

2015 KES to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 1.1177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.9829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1348 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1035 to the December average rate of 1.0252, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.1177 was down 9.30% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.2323, 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 5,589 PKR
2014 Average 5,744 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 4,914 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 674.08 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.1223
0.9781
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to PKR 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 1.0854, compared to 1.0114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0740 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0854
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0366 PKR (High: 1.0361 / Low: 0.9995). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 PKR (High: 1.0343 / Low: 1.0264).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0366
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0363 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 1.1103) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.1584), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0481 (-4.15%).

2015 Avg (March) 1.1103
2014 Avg (March) 1.1584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1125 1.0954 1.1035
February 1.1158 1.1035 1.1091
March 1.1177 1.1032 1.1103
April 1.1078 1.0758 1.0903
May 1.0737 1.0393 1.0577
June 1.0568 1.0273 1.0414
July 1.0256 0.9931 1.0051
August 1.0080 0.9836 0.9986
September 1.0019 0.9829 0.9901
October 1.0361 0.9995 1.0177
November 1.0343 1.0264 1.0317
December 1.0327 1.0204 1.0252