YEARLY HIGH
1.1664 VUV
YEARLY LOW
1.0312 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1026 VUV

2015 KES to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 1.1664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 1.0312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1352 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1346 to the December average rate of 1.0937, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.1664 was up 1.69% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.1470, 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 5,832 VUV
2014 Average 5,479 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 5,156 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 676.16 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.1697
1.0480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to VUV 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 1.1262, compared to 1.0790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1262
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 0.0539 VUV (High: 1.1166 / Low: 1.0627). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 VUV (High: 1.0990 / Low: 1.0901).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0539
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

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 0.0397 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0397

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 1.1596) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.1102), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0493 (+4.44%).

2015 Avg (March) 1.1596
2014 Avg (March) 1.1102

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1608 1.1223 1.1346
February 1.1644 1.1503 1.1582
March 1.1664 1.1441 1.1596
April 1.1506 1.1179 1.1307
May 1.1166 1.0627 1.0910
June 1.0929 1.0712 1.0831
July 1.0749 1.0409 1.0665
August 1.0801 1.0541 1.0661
September 1.0798 1.0312 1.0581
October 1.1011 1.0805 1.0902
November 1.1072 1.0907 1.0994
December 1.0990 1.0901 1.0937