YEARLY HIGH
0.0390 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0310 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0340 SRD

2015 KES to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.0310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0361 to the December average rate of 0.0372, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0390 was up 1.65% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0384, 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 195 SRD
2014 Average 187 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 155 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.39 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0378
0.0306
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to SRD 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 0.0352, compared to 0.0328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0352
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0070 SRD (High: 0.0390 / Low: 0.0320). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SRD (High: 0.0322 / Low: 0.0320).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070
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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0372) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0364), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+2.13%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0372
2014 Avg (December) 0.0364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0366 0.0358 0.0361
February 0.0365 0.0358 0.0361
March 0.0364 0.0356 0.0358
April 0.0360 0.0347 0.0355
May 0.0349 0.0338 0.0344
June 0.0341 0.0331 0.0336
July 0.0331 0.0320 0.0324
August 0.0325 0.0316 0.0320
September 0.0316 0.0310 0.0312
October 0.0324 0.0315 0.0320
November 0.0322 0.0320 0.0321
December 0.0390 0.0320 0.0372