2015 KES to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3705 YER

YEARLY LOW

2.0288 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1958 YER

2015 KES to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.3705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 2.0288.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3417 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3537 to the December average rate of 2.1050, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.3705 was down 5.76% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.5154, 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 11,852 YER

2014 Average 12,226 YER

Yearly Trough Low 10,144 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,708.45 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.3849

2.0100

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to YER 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 2.2974, compared to 2.0943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2974

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 0.0787 YER (High: 2.2701 / Low: 2.1914). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 YER (High: 2.3543 / Low: 2.3462).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0787

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

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 0.0756 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0756

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 2.3537) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.4931), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1395 (-5.59%).

2015 Avg (January) 2.3537

2014 Avg (January) 2.4931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3705	2.3407	2.3537
February	2.3543	2.3462	2.3510
March	2.3598	2.3280	2.3439
April	2.3367	2.2731	2.3043
May	2.2701	2.1914	2.2323
June	2.2336	2.1659	2.1991
July	2.1663	2.0975	2.1235
August	2.1304	2.0687	2.0985
September	2.0672	2.0288	2.0413
October	2.1193	2.0586	2.0934
November	2.1109	2.0972	2.1041
December	2.1175	2.1001	2.1050