YEARLY HIGH
0.2193 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.1855 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2110 KES

2014 AMD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the AMD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.2193. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.1855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0337 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2124 to the December average rate of 0.1967, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.2193 was up 1.52% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,096 KES
2013 Average 1,044 KES
Yearly Trough Low 928 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 168.69 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.2199
0.1946
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.2096, compared to 0.2123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0209 KES (High: 0.2064 / Low: 0.1855). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 KES (High: 0.2143 / Low: 0.2129).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0209
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0184 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0184

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 0.2178) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2081), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0098 (+4.70%).

2014 Avg (October) 0.2178
2013 Avg (October) 0.2081

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2168 0.2100 0.2124
February 0.2104 0.2074 0.2082
March 0.2089 0.2067 0.2076
April 0.2091 0.2069 0.2080
May 0.2113 0.2085 0.2100
June 0.2130 0.2100 0.2115
July 0.2143 0.2129 0.2135
August 0.2153 0.2120 0.2136
September 0.2191 0.2153 0.2173
October 0.2193 0.2164 0.2178
November 0.2184 0.2095 0.2151
December 0.2064 0.1855 0.1967