2014 BAM to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

61.9226 KES

YEARLY LOW

56.1048 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

59.6795 KES

2014 BAM to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BAM to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 61.9226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 56.1048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8177 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.0560 to the December average rate of 56.9089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 61.9226 was up 1.46% compared to the 2013 peak of 61.0304, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 309,613 KES

2013 Average 292,249 KES

Yearly Trough Low 280,524 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,088.74 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

61.8024

56.4640

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 60.8111, compared to 58.5479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2633 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.8111

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.5479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 1.8919 KES (High: 59.5757 / Low: 57.6838). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5129 KES (High: 61.2191 / Low: 60.7061).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.8919

June Spread (Stable) ±0.5129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.4571 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 61.3576) against the same month in 2013 (average: 55.7611), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5965 (+10.04%).

2014 Avg (May) 61.3576

2013 Avg (May) 55.7611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	60.7403	59.3945	60.0560
February	60.7170	59.5958	60.2088
March	61.6221	60.7102	61.1276
April	61.6071	60.6836	61.2206
May	61.9226	61.0421	61.3576
June	61.2191	60.7061	60.8963
July	61.3554	60.0864	60.7485
August	60.3043	59.4094	59.9894
September	59.5757	57.6838	58.5323
October	58.2612	57.1930	57.7717
November	57.7457	57.0357	57.3365
December	57.8551	56.1048	56.9089