2015 KES to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7630 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.5102 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6241 RUB

2015 KES to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.7630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 0.5102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2528 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7014 to the December average rate of 0.6854, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.7630 was up 0.83% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.7567, 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 3,815 RUB

2014 Average 2,189 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 2,551 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,264.19 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.7205

0.5090

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to RUB 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 0.6190, compared to 0.6293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6190

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.1124 RUB (High: 0.7601 / Low: 0.6478). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0302 RUB (High: 0.6499 / Low: 0.6197).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1124

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0302

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0881 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0881

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.7029) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.4086), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2942 (+72.00%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.7029

2014 Avg (February) 0.4086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7601	0.6478	0.7014
February	0.7630	0.6708	0.7029
March	0.6819	0.6224	0.6559
April	0.6238	0.5347	0.5678
May	0.5487	0.5102	0.5266
June	0.5814	0.5447	0.5596
July	0.5983	0.5528	0.5658
August	0.6806	0.6006	0.6382
September	0.6499	0.6197	0.6349
October	0.6369	0.5969	0.6140
November	0.6522	0.6166	0.6373
December	0.7164	0.6519	0.6854