2015 KES to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0080 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0067 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0073 XDR

2015 KES to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.0080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 0.0067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0077 to the December average rate of 0.0071, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0080 was up 4.38% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0076, 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 40 XDR

2014 Average 37 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 33 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.32 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0080

0.0066

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KES to XDR 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 0.0076, compared to 0.0070 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0076

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0070

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0003 XDR (High: 0.0071 / Low: 0.0068). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0078 / Low: 0.0077).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.0079) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0075), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+5.41%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.0079

2014 Avg (March) 0.0075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0078	0.0076	0.0077
February	0.0078	0.0077	0.0077
March	0.0080	0.0078	0.0079
April	0.0078	0.0075	0.0077
May	0.0075	0.0073	0.0074
June	0.0074	0.0072	0.0073
July	0.0072	0.0070	0.0071
August	0.0071	0.0068	0.0070
September	0.0068	0.0067	0.0067
October	0.0071	0.0068	0.0069
November	0.0071	0.0070	0.0071
December	0.0071	0.0070	0.0071