2015 MDL to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 MDL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the MDL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 5.8280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 4.8197.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0083 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4983 to the December average rate of 5.1827, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.8280 was down 13.00% compared to the 2014 peak of 6.6991, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
MDL to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.2140, compared to 5.2614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0475 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.7336 KES (High: 5.8280 / Low: 5.0944). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0982 KES (High: 5.1711 / Low: 5.0729).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5708 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 5.4983) against the same month in 2014 (average: 6.5465), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0482 (-16.01%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.8280 | 5.0944 | 5.4983 |
| February | 5.0915 | 4.8197 | 4.9275 |
| March | 5.1389 | 4.9262 | 4.9959 |
| April | 5.3048 | 5.0752 | 5.1892 |
| May | 5.4875 | 5.2285 | 5.3821 |
| June | 5.3941 | 5.1490 | 5.2909 |
| July | 5.4530 | 5.2279 | 5.3494 |
| August | 5.4585 | 5.3021 | 5.3992 |
| September | 5.4988 | 5.2194 | 5.3531 |
| October | 5.2613 | 5.0781 | 5.1662 |
| November | 5.1711 | 5.0729 | 5.1180 |
| December | 5.2290 | 5.1104 | 5.1827 |