2015 VEF to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 VEF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the VEF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 16.7756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 14.3467.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4289 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.4647 to the December average rate of 16.1708, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 16.7756 was up 16.77% compared to the 2014 peak of 14.3662, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 VEF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
VEF to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 14.8297, compared to 16.2553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4255 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 0.5392 KES (High: 15.5299 / Low: 14.9908). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0794 KES (High: 14.5303 / Low: 14.4509).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4149 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 16.6765) against the same month in 2014 (average: 14.1042), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5723 (+18.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.5591 | 14.3467 | 14.4647 |
| February | 14.5303 | 14.4509 | 14.4871 |
| March | 14.6206 | 14.4062 | 14.5306 |
| April | 14.9733 | 14.5619 | 14.7714 |
| May | 15.5299 | 14.9908 | 15.2480 |
| June | 15.7146 | 15.2378 | 15.4768 |
| July | 16.2370 | 15.7078 | 16.0316 |
| August | 16.4422 | 15.9804 | 16.2187 |
| September | 16.7756 | 16.4554 | 16.6765 |
| October | 16.5408 | 16.0621 | 16.2616 |
| November | 16.2258 | 16.1206 | 16.1723 |
| December | 16.2073 | 16.0798 | 16.1708 |