2015 YER to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4929 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.4219 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4566 KES

2015 YER to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the YER to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.4929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.4219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0710 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4249 to the December average rate of 0.4751, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.4929 was up 16.88% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.4217, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,465 KES

2014 Average 2,045 KES

Yearly Trough Low 2,109 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 355.25 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.4964

0.4184

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.4356, compared to 0.4776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4356

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 0.0158 KES (High: 0.4563 / Low: 0.4405). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 KES (High: 0.4262 / Low: 0.4248).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 0.4899) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.4133), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0766 (+18.54%).

2015 Avg (September) 0.4899

2014 Avg (September) 0.4133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4272	0.4219	0.4249
February	0.4262	0.4248	0.4254
March	0.4295	0.4238	0.4266
April	0.4399	0.4280	0.4340
May	0.4563	0.4405	0.4480
June	0.4617	0.4477	0.4548
July	0.4768	0.4616	0.4710
August	0.4834	0.4694	0.4766
September	0.4929	0.4838	0.4899
October	0.4858	0.4719	0.4777
November	0.4768	0.4737	0.4753
December	0.4762	0.4723	0.4751