YEARLY HIGH
0.0283 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0207 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0238 KES

2015 SLL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SLL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.0283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.0207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0217 to the December average rate of 0.0244, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0283 was up 31.88% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0215, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 142 KES
2014 Average 101 KES
Yearly Trough Low 104 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.86 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0289
0.0203
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0217, compared to 0.0259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.0046 KES (High: 0.0273 / Low: 0.0227). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 KES (High: 0.0283 / Low: 0.0278).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 0.0281) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0204), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+38.21%).

2015 Avg (September) 0.0281
2014 Avg (September) 0.0204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0221 0.0213 0.0217
February 0.0214 0.0208 0.0211
March 0.0213 0.0207 0.0210
April 0.0218 0.0212 0.0214
May 0.0227 0.0217 0.0223
June 0.0238 0.0220 0.0230
July 0.0259 0.0235 0.0247
August 0.0278 0.0259 0.0271
September 0.0283 0.0278 0.0281
October 0.0279 0.0271 0.0274
November 0.0273 0.0227 0.0235
December 0.0249 0.0239 0.0244