YEARLY HIGH
6.9368 KES
YEARLY LOW
5.9221 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4224 KES

2015 MVR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MVR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 6.9368. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 5.9221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0147 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9837 to the December average rate of 6.6705, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 6.9368 was up 16.90% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.9341, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,684 KES
2014 Average 28,578 KES
Yearly Trough Low 29,611 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,073.37 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

6.9780
5.8934
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 6.1350, compared to 6.7097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5747 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1350
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 0.2471 KES (High: 6.7348 / Low: 6.4877). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0422 KES (High: 6.6918 / Low: 6.6496).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2471
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0422

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 0.1798 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1798

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 6.8876) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.7744), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1132 (+19.28%).

2015 Avg (September) 6.8876
2014 Avg (September) 5.7744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0209 5.9221 5.9837
February 6.0179 5.9727 5.9926
March 6.0543 5.9677 6.0134
April 6.2008 6.0271 6.1148
May 6.4304 6.1952 6.3087
June 6.4875 6.2973 6.3968
July 6.7348 6.4877 6.6253
August 6.7940 6.5951 6.6988
September 6.9368 6.7918 6.8876
October 6.8309 6.6228 6.7078
November 6.6918 6.6496 6.6684
December 6.7130 6.6418 6.6705