2015 SBD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.3363 KES

YEARLY LOW

11.6770 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.4900 KES

2015 SBD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 13.3363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 11.6770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6592 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0086 to the December average rate of 12.6203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 13.3363 was up 8.53% compared to the 2014 peak of 12.2883, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,681 KES

2014 Average 60,143 KES

Yearly Trough Low 58,385 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,296.12 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

13.3673

11.6894

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 12.1061, compared to 12.8739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7679 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1061

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8739

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 0.4806 KES (High: 12.7493 / Low: 12.2687). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2533 KES (High: 12.7550 / Low: 12.5017).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4806

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2533

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3205 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3205

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 13.2275) against the same month in 2014 (average: 12.1757), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0518 (+8.64%).

2015 Avg (September) 13.2275

2014 Avg (September) 12.1757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.1576	11.8485	12.0086
February	12.0291	11.6949	11.8579
March	11.9931	11.6770	11.8292
April	12.2942	11.8449	12.0240
May	12.7493	12.2687	12.4790
June	12.6080	12.2931	12.4376
July	13.0039	12.6031	12.8156
August	13.0427	12.6233	12.8608
September	13.3363	13.0531	13.2275
October	13.1133	12.8041	12.9070
November	12.9718	12.5817	12.8124
December	12.7550	12.5017	12.6203