2015 LVL to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

170.3809 KES

YEARLY LOW

137.0209 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

155.5892 KES

2015 LVL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LVL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 170.3809. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 137.0209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.3599 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 151.2639 to the December average rate of 160.0107, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 170.3809 was down 0.66% compared to the 2014 peak of 171.5091, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 851,904 KES

2014 Average 831,896 KES

Yearly Trough Low 685,105 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 166,799.58 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

171.6788

138.5974

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 148.8636, compared to 162.3148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.4511 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 148.8636

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 162.3148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 10.1988 KES (High: 168.9999 / Low: 158.8011). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4210 KES (High: 170.3809 / Low: 166.9599).

August Spread (Volatile) ±10.1988

September Spread (Stable) ±3.4210

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 7.7334 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 168.9220) against the same month in 2014 (average: 163.1551), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7669 (+3.53%).

2015 Avg (September) 168.9220

2014 Avg (September) 163.1551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	155.8915	146.2375	151.2639
February	149.1449	145.6711	147.7355
March	145.5459	137.0209	141.3541
April	150.1217	140.2438	143.5044
May	156.1936	150.6850	153.0108
June	159.0607	152.1629	156.3131
July	162.5795	157.9723	160.1843
August	168.9999	158.8011	163.3060
September	170.3809	166.9599	168.9220
October	167.2343	160.3211	164.5995
November	161.3945	153.7744	156.8661
December	161.3413	154.1085	160.0107