YEARLY HIGH
0.1104 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0911 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0995 MAD

2015 KES to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.1104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 0.0911.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0193 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1025 to the December average rate of 0.0968, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1104 was up 10.41% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 552 MAD
2014 Average 478 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 456 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96.51 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1094
0.0905
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MAD 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 0.1035, compared to 0.0955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1035
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0057 MAD (High: 0.0976 / Low: 0.0919). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 MAD (High: 0.1054 / Low: 0.1036).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.1079) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0940), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0139 (+14.76%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.1079
2014 Avg (March) 0.0940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1052 0.1001 0.1025
February 0.1054 0.1036 0.1043
March 0.1104 0.1055 0.1079
April 0.1082 0.1028 0.1063
May 0.1026 0.0998 0.1010
June 0.1008 0.0977 0.0991
July 0.0984 0.0954 0.0968
August 0.0976 0.0919 0.0951
September 0.0930 0.0911 0.0921
October 0.0971 0.0930 0.0945
November 0.0985 0.0962 0.0976
December 0.0984 0.0964 0.0968