YEARLY HIGH
27.1979 KES
YEARLY LOW
21.6668 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.5227 KES

2015 RON to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RON to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 27.1979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 21.6668.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5311 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.6859 to the December average rate of 24.7153, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 27.1979 was down 0.62% compared to the 2014 peak of 27.3668, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 135,989 KES
2014 Average 131,400 KES
Yearly Trough Low 108,334 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,655.34 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

27.2200
21.9572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 23.5190, compared to 25.5263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.5190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.5263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 1.9741 KES (High: 26.9770 / Low: 25.0030). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6191 KES (High: 24.9116 / Low: 24.2925).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.9741
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6191

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 1.4051 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 26.7814) against the same month in 2014 (average: 25.9764), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8050 (+3.10%).

2015 Avg (September) 26.7814
2014 Avg (September) 25.9764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.4014 22.9438 23.6859
February 23.7834 23.0773 23.4103
March 23.0615 21.6668 22.3958
April 23.9634 22.3751 22.8551
May 24.7498 23.9056 24.2027
June 24.9297 24.0409 24.5646
July 25.6002 24.5530 25.1154
August 26.9770 25.0030 25.8135
September 27.1979 26.3985 26.7814
October 26.7524 25.0734 26.0688
November 25.3650 24.2367 24.6636
December 24.9116 24.2925 24.7153