2015 KES to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0658 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.0574 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0614 SDG

2015 KES to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.0658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.0574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0642 to the December average rate of 0.0602, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0658 was down 1.07% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0666, 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 329 SDG

2014 Average 324 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 287 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.27 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0659

0.0571

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KES to SDG 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 0.0635, compared to 0.0592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0635

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0035 SDG (High: 0.0658 / Low: 0.0624). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SDG (High: 0.0598 / Low: 0.0594).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0642) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0660), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-2.85%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0642

2014 Avg (January) 0.0660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0658	0.0624	0.0642
February	0.0656	0.0637	0.0652
March	0.0657	0.0631	0.0648
April	0.0647	0.0629	0.0639
May	0.0631	0.0609	0.0619
June	0.0620	0.0603	0.0611
July	0.0602	0.0582	0.0590
August	0.0603	0.0585	0.0593
September	0.0586	0.0574	0.0578
October	0.0601	0.0582	0.0593
November	0.0598	0.0594	0.0597
December	0.0620	0.0591	0.0602