2015 ZMK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0202 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.0173 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0187 KES

2015 ZMK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZMK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.0202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0174 to the December average rate of 0.0195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0202 was up 16.97% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0173, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 101 KES

2014 Average 84 KES

Yearly Trough Low 86 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.59 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0203

0.0171

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 0.0178, compared to 0.0196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0178

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 0.0007 KES (High: 0.0187 / Low: 0.0180). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KES (High: 0.0175 / Low: 0.0174).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 0.0201) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0169), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+18.59%).

2015 Avg (September) 0.0201

2014 Avg (September) 0.0169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0175	0.0173	0.0174
February	0.0175	0.0174	0.0174
March	0.0176	0.0173	0.0175
April	0.0180	0.0175	0.0178
May	0.0187	0.0180	0.0183
June	0.0189	0.0183	0.0186
July	0.0195	0.0189	0.0193
August	0.0198	0.0192	0.0195
September	0.0202	0.0198	0.0201
October	0.0199	0.0193	0.0196
November	0.0195	0.0194	0.0195
December	0.0195	0.0193	0.0195