2014 BND to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 BND to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the BND to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 70.9719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 66.9477.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0242 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.7910 to the December average rate of 68.7136, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 70.9719 was down 0.40% compared to the 2013 peak of 71.2565, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BND based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
BND to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 68.8678, compared to 69.9418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0740 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 1.6517 KES (High: 68.5994 / Low: 66.9477). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6043 KES (High: 70.3560 / Low: 69.7518).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7394 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 70.5965) against the same month in 2013 (average: 68.5484), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0481 (+2.99%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68.5994 | 66.9477 | 67.7910 |
| February | 68.5334 | 67.5694 | 68.1184 |
| March | 68.7840 | 67.8193 | 68.3011 |
| April | 69.4516 | 68.4912 | 69.1260 |
| May | 70.1438 | 69.3211 | 69.8265 |
| June | 70.3873 | 69.5818 | 70.0435 |
| July | 70.9719 | 70.3167 | 70.5965 |
| August | 70.8824 | 70.2165 | 70.5957 |
| September | 70.8589 | 69.8161 | 70.3107 |
| October | 70.3560 | 69.7518 | 69.9810 |
| November | 69.8051 | 69.1460 | 69.4530 |
| December | 69.4107 | 68.3844 | 68.7136 |