2015 RUB to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9602 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.3106 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6168 KES

2015 RUB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the RUB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 1.9602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.3106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6496 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4283 to the December average rate of 1.4597, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.9602 was down 25.38% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.6269, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,801 KES

2014 Average 11,633 KES

Yearly Trough Low 6,553 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,247.78 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.9475

1.3771

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 1.6386, compared to 1.5951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0435 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6386

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 0.2672 KES (High: 1.8703 / Low: 1.6031). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0749 KES (High: 1.6136 / Low: 1.5386).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2672

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0749

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1999 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1999

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 1.9000) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.5061), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6061 (-24.19%).

2015 Avg (May) 1.9000

2014 Avg (May) 2.5061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5438	1.3156	1.4283
February	1.4907	1.3106	1.4246
March	1.6067	1.4664	1.5262
April	1.8703	1.6031	1.7651
May	1.9602	1.8224	1.9000
June	1.8360	1.7200	1.7876
July	1.8090	1.6713	1.7681
August	1.6650	1.4692	1.5682
September	1.6136	1.5386	1.5754
October	1.6752	1.5702	1.6294
November	1.6218	1.5332	1.5696
December	1.5340	1.3959	1.4597