2015 XDR to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 XDR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the XDR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 149.2984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 125.6054.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.6930 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.9904 to the December average rate of 141.7191, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 149.2984 was up 9.83% compared to the 2014 peak of 135.9338, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
XDR 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 131.3547, compared to 143.4612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.1065 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 7.0221 KES (High: 147.6332 / Low: 140.6111). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0196 KES (High: 129.5922 / Low: 128.5725).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.7319 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 148.1890) against the same month in 2014 (average: 133.1983), the exchange rate shifted by +14.9906 (+11.25%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 131.2655 | 128.7043 | 129.9904 |
| February | 129.5922 | 128.5725 | 129.2047 |
| March | 128.5598 | 125.6054 | 127.0483 |
| April | 133.0452 | 127.4398 | 129.1856 |
| May | 137.0436 | 132.7956 | 135.2784 |
| June | 139.5549 | 135.3583 | 137.4211 |
| July | 143.1048 | 139.0214 | 141.4519 |
| August | 147.6332 | 140.6111 | 143.7511 |
| September | 149.2984 | 146.5121 | 148.1890 |
| October | 146.5253 | 141.6314 | 144.4571 |
| November | 142.6388 | 140.1649 | 141.1990 |
| December | 142.2869 | 140.3060 | 141.7191 |