YEARLY HIGH
1.2432 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.9964 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0991 XPF

2015 KES to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 1.2432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 0.9964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2468 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1245 to the December average rate of 1.0720, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.2432 was up 14.27% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.0880, 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 6,216 XPF
2014 Average 5,119 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 4,982 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,233.99 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.2231
0.9895
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to XPF 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 1.1440, compared to 1.0541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0899 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0830 XPF (High: 1.0829 / Low: 1.0000). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0220 XPF (High: 1.0184 / Low: 0.9964).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0830
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0220

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 0.0736 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0736

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 1.2036) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.9988), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2048 (+20.51%).

2015 Avg (March) 1.2036
2014 Avg (March) 0.9988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1596 1.0880 1.1245
February 1.1679 1.1393 1.1511
March 1.2432 1.1685 1.2036
April 1.2122 1.1299 1.1847
May 1.1298 1.0885 1.1110
June 1.1180 1.0673 1.0892
July 1.0855 1.0499 1.0717
August 1.0829 1.0000 1.0465
September 1.0184 0.9964 1.0089
October 1.0748 1.0124 1.0363
November 1.1054 1.0650 1.0889
December 1.1031 1.0633 1.0720