YEARLY HIGH
28.6252 KES
YEARLY LOW
23.2068 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.0514 KES

2015 PLN to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PLN to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 28.6252. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 23.2068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4185 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.8699 to the December average rate of 25.9487, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 28.6252 was down 1.78% compared to the 2014 peak of 29.1438, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 572,505 KES
2014 Average 558,100 KES
Yearly Trough Low 464,136 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,369.07 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

28.4751
23.6776
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 25.2682, compared to 26.8346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.2682
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.8346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 1.9895 KES (High: 27.9466 / Low: 25.9571). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4756 KES (High: 25.1462 / Low: 24.6705).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.9895
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4756

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 1.3623 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3623

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 28.0753) against the same month in 2014 (average: 27.3391), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7362 (+2.69%).

2015 Avg (September) 28.0753
2014 Avg (September) 27.3391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.4558 24.4003 24.8699
February 25.1462 24.6705 24.8759
March 24.6468 23.2068 24.0774
April 26.2188 24.5055 25.0566
May 27.1527 25.7659 26.3592
June 26.8138 25.8824 26.3705
July 27.3921 26.1899 26.8345
August 28.2266 26.3452 27.2145
September 28.6252 27.6263 28.0753
October 27.9466 25.9571 27.1484
November 26.4277 25.3017 25.7860
December 26.4833 25.3407 25.9487