2014 BDT to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1724 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.1031 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1338 KES

2014 BDT to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BDT to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 1.1724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 1.1031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0693 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1107 to the December average rate of 1.1660, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.1724 was up 3.56% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.1321, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,862 KES

2013 Average 5,513 KES

Yearly Trough Low 5,516 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 346.38 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.1716

1.1051

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 1.1181, compared to 1.1494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1181

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0169 KES (High: 1.1200 / Low: 1.1031). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 KES (High: 1.1338 / Low: 1.1281).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0169

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.1660) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.1115), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0545 (+4.91%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.1660

2013 Avg (December) 1.1115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1200	1.1031	1.1107
February	1.1145	1.1081	1.1115
March	1.1188	1.1102	1.1138
April	1.1211	1.1124	1.1170
May	1.1335	1.1173	1.1267
June	1.1340	1.1262	1.1292
July	1.1338	1.1281	1.1306
August	1.1435	1.1317	1.1370
September	1.1545	1.1381	1.1471
October	1.1595	1.1482	1.1527
November	1.1660	1.1561	1.1630
December	1.1724	1.1605	1.1660