2015 KMF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2436 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1956 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2215 KES

2015 KMF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KMF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 0.2436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.1956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0480 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2160 to the December average rate of 0.2272, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2436 was down 1.07% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.2462, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KMF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,218 KES

2014 Average 1,187 KES

Yearly Trough Low 978 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 240.09 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2441

0.1979

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF to KES 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 0.2125, compared to 0.2304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2125

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0145 KES (High: 0.2385 / Low: 0.2240). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 KES (High: 0.2130 / Low: 0.2079).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0145

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 0.2403) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.2332), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0071 (+3.05%).

2015 Avg (September) 0.2403

2014 Avg (September) 0.2332

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2227	0.2092	0.2160
February	0.2130	0.2079	0.2110
March	0.2078	0.1956	0.2018
April	0.2144	0.2005	0.2049
May	0.2228	0.2151	0.2183
June	0.2271	0.2182	0.2230
July	0.2305	0.2240	0.2265
August	0.2385	0.2240	0.2310
September	0.2436	0.2367	0.2403
October	0.2394	0.2266	0.2345
November	0.2285	0.2194	0.2232
December	0.2314	0.2204	0.2272