YEARLY HIGH
0.0049 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0039 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0045 KES

2015 STD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the STD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 19, valuing the pair at 0.0049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.0039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0043 to the December average rate of 0.0045, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0049 was down 1.34% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0050, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24 KES
2014 Average 24 KES
Yearly Trough Low 20 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.77 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0049
0.0040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0043, compared to 0.0046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0004 KES (High: 0.0049 / Low: 0.0045). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KES (High: 0.0043 / Low: 0.0042).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 0.0048) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0047), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+3.28%).

2015 Avg (September) 0.0048
2014 Avg (September) 0.0047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0045 0.0042 0.0043
February 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042
March 0.0042 0.0039 0.0041
April 0.0043 0.0040 0.0041
May 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044
June 0.0046 0.0044 0.0045
July 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
August 0.0049 0.0045 0.0047
September 0.0049 0.0048 0.0048
October 0.0048 0.0045 0.0047
November 0.0046 0.0044 0.0045
December 0.0046 0.0044 0.0045