2015 KES to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

253.7162 STD

YEARLY LOW

204.2827 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

225.3286 STD

2015 KES to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 253.7162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 19, dropping to 204.2827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.4335 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 230.2876 to the December average rate of 219.9241, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 253.7162 was up 14.16% compared to the 2014 peak of 222.2509, 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 1,268,581 STD

2014 Average 1,050,008 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,021,413 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 247,167.38 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

250.5819

202.9301

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to STD 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 234.5255, compared to 216.1316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.3939 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 234.5255

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 216.1316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 16.6041 STD (High: 222.3438 / Low: 205.7396). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9229 STD (High: 239.2876 / Low: 234.3647).

August Spread (Volatile) ±16.6041

February Spread (Stable) ±4.9229

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 15.2751 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -15.2751

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 246.6109) against the same month in 2014 (average: 204.8929), the exchange rate shifted by +41.7180 (+20.36%).

2015 Avg (March) 246.6109

2014 Avg (March) 204.8929

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	237.5017	223.4376	230.2876
February	239.2876	234.3647	236.0951
March	253.7162	239.2798	246.6109
April	248.6279	233.1080	242.9972
May	230.9826	223.8266	227.7222
June	228.8466	219.3212	223.4400
July	222.7096	215.0795	219.5774
August	222.3438	205.7396	214.7052
September	209.6332	204.2827	206.9011
October	219.9139	208.1619	212.2810
November	226.9973	218.5843	223.4011
December	226.2417	218.2804	219.9241