2015 KES to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

48.2207 SLL

YEARLY LOW

35.3241 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

42.4426 SLL

2015 KES to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 48.2207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 35.3241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8966 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.0624 to the December average rate of 41.0547, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 48.2207 was down 4.41% compared to the 2014 peak of 50.4466, 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 241,104 SLL

2014 Average 246,775 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 176,620 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,483.14 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

48.8338

34.3291

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to SLL 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 46.0390, compared to 38.8462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.1928 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.0390

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.8462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 7.4020 SLL (High: 44.0976 / Low: 36.6956). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6802 SLL (High: 36.0043 / Low: 35.3241).

November Spread (Volatile) ±7.4020

September Spread (Stable) ±0.6802

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.6268 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 47.6251) against the same month in 2014 (average: 50.0378), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4127 (-4.82%).

2015 Avg (March) 47.6251

2014 Avg (March) 50.0378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.9491	45.3495	46.0624
February	47.9861	46.6866	47.4885
March	48.2207	46.9424	47.6251
April	47.2564	45.9252	46.6991
May	46.0398	44.0607	44.9190
June	45.4034	42.0766	43.4402
July	42.5075	38.6701	40.4951
August	38.6450	36.0331	36.8684
September	36.0043	35.3241	35.5378
October	36.8842	35.8330	36.4468
November	44.0976	36.6956	42.6742
December	41.9048	40.2275	41.0547