2015 LBP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0704 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0599 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0651 KES

2015 LBP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LBP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.0704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0604 to the December average rate of 0.0678, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0704 was up 17.43% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0599, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 352 KES

2014 Average 291 KES

Yearly Trough Low 300 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.34 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0708

0.0595

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0621, compared to 0.0681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0621

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 0.0023 KES (High: 0.0651 / Low: 0.0628). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 KES (High: 0.0680 / Low: 0.0676).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 0.0699) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0587), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0112 (+19.02%).

2015 Avg (September) 0.0699

2014 Avg (September) 0.0587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0609	0.0599	0.0604
February	0.0609	0.0604	0.0607
March	0.0615	0.0605	0.0609
April	0.0628	0.0610	0.0619
May	0.0651	0.0628	0.0639
June	0.0657	0.0640	0.0649
July	0.0680	0.0658	0.0672
August	0.0690	0.0670	0.0680
September	0.0704	0.0690	0.0699
October	0.0693	0.0673	0.0681
November	0.0680	0.0676	0.0678
December	0.0683	0.0674	0.0678