2015 XAF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1827 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1470 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1660 KES

2015 XAF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XAF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 0.1827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.1470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0357 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1619 to the December average rate of 0.1696, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1827 was down 1.02% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1846, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 914 KES

2014 Average 890 KES

Yearly Trough Low 735 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 178.50 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1833

0.1485

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.1593, compared to 0.1727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1593

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0138 KES (High: 0.1818 / Low: 0.1680). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 KES (High: 0.1595 / Low: 0.1561).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0138

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 0.1804) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1746), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0058 (+3.33%).

2015 Avg (September) 0.1804

2014 Avg (September) 0.1746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1668	0.1566	0.1619
February	0.1595	0.1561	0.1582
March	0.1561	0.1470	0.1514
April	0.1608	0.1499	0.1535
May	0.1669	0.1612	0.1638
June	0.1706	0.1626	0.1671
July	0.1732	0.1675	0.1699
August	0.1818	0.1680	0.1739
September	0.1827	0.1783	0.1804
October	0.1795	0.1696	0.1756
November	0.1714	0.1643	0.1670
December	0.1709	0.1648	0.1696