Exchange Rates Movement and Market Returns Volatility

This book explores the Relationship that exists between Exchange rates Movement and Market returns Volatility of firms listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange. It introduces the topic with a solid emphasis on the actual relationship. Further literature review takes an in-depth look at various theories that exist in support of the buildup of the study. Both traditional and modern theories are examined bridging the gaps between the different perspectives of thought. The Methodology looks at the design the population in question (the 56 Companies) listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange at the time of writing this book. The 56 companies cut across various industries in the economic sector. Analysis was done using Finance models ranging from Anova (Analysis of Variance) regression analysis and T-test at 95% Confidence Interval. Results are tabulated and graphically represented where the two variables have a strong positive correlation and of course with a negligible error rate associated with other variables not considered in the scope of this book.