YEARLY HIGH
0.0431 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0349 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0385 PLN

2015 KES to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.0431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 0.0349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0082 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0402 to the December average rate of 0.0385, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0431 was up 8.70% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0396, 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 215 PLN
2014 Average 179 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 175 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.78 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0421
0.0350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to PLN 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 0.0396, compared to 0.0373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0396
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0027 PLN (High: 0.0385 / Low: 0.0358). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 PLN (High: 0.0405 / Low: 0.0398).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.0415) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0351), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+18.37%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.0415
2014 Avg (March) 0.0351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0410 0.0393 0.0402
February 0.0405 0.0398 0.0402
March 0.0431 0.0406 0.0415
April 0.0408 0.0381 0.0399
May 0.0388 0.0368 0.0379
June 0.0386 0.0373 0.0379
July 0.0382 0.0365 0.0373
August 0.0380 0.0354 0.0368
September 0.0362 0.0349 0.0356
October 0.0385 0.0358 0.0369
November 0.0395 0.0378 0.0388
December 0.0395 0.0378 0.0385