2015 XCD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

39.2551 KES

YEARLY LOW

33.5861 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

36.3556 KES

2015 XCD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XCD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 39.2551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 33.5861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6690 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.8202 to the December average rate of 37.8329, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 39.2551 was up 16.97% compared to the 2014 peak of 33.5589, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 196,276 KES

2014 Average 162,787 KES

Yearly Trough Low 167,931 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,345.13 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

39.5344

33.3008

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 34.6790, compared to 38.0322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3531 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.6790

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.0322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 1.2616 KES (High: 36.3294 / Low: 35.0677). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1203 KES (High: 33.9342 / Low: 33.8139).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2616

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1203

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.9706 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9706

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 39.0149) against the same month in 2014 (average: 32.8941), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1208 (+18.61%).

2015 Avg (September) 39.0149

2014 Avg (September) 32.8941

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	34.0148	33.5861	33.8202
February	33.9342	33.8139	33.8642
March	34.2018	33.7396	33.9668
April	35.0276	34.0670	34.5528
May	36.3294	35.0677	35.6663
June	36.7611	35.6463	36.2038
July	37.9749	36.7466	37.5094
August	38.4751	37.3945	37.9523
September	39.2551	38.5058	39.0149
October	38.6976	37.5872	38.0442
November	37.9771	37.7303	37.8392
December	37.9256	37.6064	37.8329