2014 BOB to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.1208 KES

YEARLY LOW

12.3898 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.7243 KES

2014 BOB to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BOB to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 13.1208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 12.3898.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7310 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4799 to the December average rate of 13.0891, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 13.1208 was up 2.97% compared to the 2013 peak of 12.7424, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,604 KES

2013 Average 61,991 KES

Yearly Trough Low 61,949 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,654.92 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

13.1500

12.4190

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 12.5614, compared to 12.8872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5614

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.2150 KES (High: 12.9278 / Low: 12.7129). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0459 KES (High: 12.7183 / Low: 12.6725).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2150

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0459

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: 13.0891) against the same month in 2013 (average: 12.4876), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6015 (+4.82%).

2014 Avg (December) 13.0891

2013 Avg (December) 12.4876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.5801	12.3898	12.4799
February	12.5279	12.4424	12.4880
March	12.5545	12.4821	12.5168
April	12.5929	12.4892	12.5511
May	12.7186	12.5651	12.6508
June	12.7404	12.6476	12.6818
July	12.7183	12.6725	12.6990
August	12.8188	12.7038	12.7552
September	12.9278	12.7129	12.8501
October	12.9817	12.8532	12.9092
November	13.0576	12.9489	13.0205
December	13.1208	13.0518	13.0891