2015 MUR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0044 KES

YEARLY LOW

2.5042 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7984 KES

2015 MUR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MUR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 3.0044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 2.5042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5002 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8310 to the December average rate of 2.8326, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 3.0044 was up 3.40% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.9057, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,022 KES

2014 Average 14,324 KES

Yearly Trough Low 12,521 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,501.12 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

3.0187

2.5347

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 2.7149, compared to 2.8819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1671 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7149

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.2118 KES (High: 2.7160 / Low: 2.5042). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0465 KES (High: 3.0044 / Low: 2.9579).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2118

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0465

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1832 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 2.9784) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.8405), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1379 (+4.85%).

2015 Avg (September) 2.9784

2014 Avg (September) 2.8405

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8618	2.7910	2.8310
February	2.8083	2.7194	2.7583
March	2.7160	2.5042	2.5750
April	2.7237	2.5332	2.5879
May	2.7825	2.7170	2.7534
June	2.8267	2.7401	2.7835
July	2.8997	2.8200	2.8586
August	2.9602	2.8361	2.8969
September	3.0044	2.9579	2.9784
October	2.9489	2.8373	2.8923
November	2.8552	2.8082	2.8329
December	2.8563	2.7993	2.8326