2015 SAR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.2700 KES

YEARLY LOW

24.1632 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.1783 KES

2015 SAR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SAR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 28.2700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 24.1632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1068 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.3237 to the December average rate of 27.2371, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 28.2700 was up 17.05% compared to the 2014 peak of 24.1519, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 141,350 KES

2014 Average 117,234 KES

Yearly Trough Low 120,816 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,534.10 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

28.4766

23.9462

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 24.9686, compared to 27.3881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.9686

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.3881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 0.9308 KES (High: 26.1648 / Low: 25.2340). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0721 KES (High: 24.4225 / Low: 24.3504).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9308

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0721

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 0.6951 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6951

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 28.0990) against the same month in 2014 (average: 23.6918), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4072 (+18.60%).

2015 Avg (September) 28.0990

2014 Avg (September) 23.6918

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	24.4179	24.1632	24.3237
February	24.4225	24.3504	24.3818
March	24.6277	24.2982	24.4641
April	25.2268	24.5316	24.8829
May	26.1648	25.2340	25.6857
June	26.4697	25.6704	26.0735
July	27.3472	26.4662	27.0140
August	27.7011	26.9293	27.3304
September	28.2700	27.7251	28.0990
October	27.8723	27.0698	27.4039
November	27.3285	27.1761	27.2440
December	27.2973	27.0781	27.2371