YEARLY HIGH
32.3013 KES
YEARLY LOW
25.6169 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.5021 KES

2015 SRD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SRD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 32.3013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 25.6169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6844 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.7037 to the December average rate of 27.0716, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 32.3013 was up 17.13% compared to the 2014 peak of 27.5774, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 161,506 KES
2014 Average 133,447 KES
Yearly Trough Low 128,084 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,422.04 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

32.5907
26.5699
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 28.3958, compared to 30.6083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.3958
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.6083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 5.6044 KES (High: 31.2213 / Low: 25.6169). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2838 KES (High: 31.2928 / Low: 31.0091).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.6044
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2838

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.0865 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0865

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 32.0890) against the same month in 2014 (average: 26.9449), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1441 (+19.09%).

2015 Avg (September) 32.0890
2014 Avg (September) 26.9449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.9520 27.3266 27.7037
February 27.9059 27.4303 27.6883
March 28.1007 27.4850 27.9143
April 28.8226 27.7571 28.2012
May 29.6126 28.6523 29.0953
June 30.2491 29.3059 29.7719
July 31.2478 30.2371 30.8557
August 31.6594 30.7702 31.2277
September 32.3013 31.6847 32.0890
October 31.7019 30.8818 31.2480
November 31.2928 31.0091 31.1581
December 31.2213 25.6169 27.0716