2015 MRO to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3594 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.2917 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3177 KES

2015 MRO to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MRO to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 0.3594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 0.2917.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0677 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3136 to the December average rate of 0.3354, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.3594 was up 14.76% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3132, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,797 KES

2014 Average 1,505 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,459 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 338.33 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.3486

0.2930

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.3077, compared to 0.3277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3077

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0489 KES (High: 0.3594 / Low: 0.3104). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 KES (High: 0.3152 / Low: 0.3100).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0489

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0264 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0264

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 0.3390) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3047), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0343 (+11.24%).

2015 Avg (September) 0.3390

2014 Avg (September) 0.3047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3159	0.3096	0.3136
February	0.3152	0.3100	0.3138
March	0.3204	0.2917	0.3085
April	0.3073	0.2921	0.2976
May	0.3141	0.2996	0.3074
June	0.3123	0.3010	0.3054
July	0.3158	0.3030	0.3110
August	0.3318	0.3087	0.3195
September	0.3594	0.3285	0.3390
October	0.3594	0.3104	0.3439
November	0.3253	0.3004	0.3175
December	0.3467	0.3279	0.3354