YEARLY HIGH
39.8709 KES
YEARLY LOW
33.2430 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.4631 KES

2014 BRL to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BRL to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 39.8709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 33.2430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6279 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.2735 to the December average rate of 34.2011, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 39.8709 was down 10.82% compared to the 2013 peak of 44.7092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 996,773 KES
2013 Average 1,000,963 KES
Yearly Trough Low 831,075 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 165,698.23 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

39.9924
33.6746
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 37.8599, compared to 37.0664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7935 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.8599
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.0664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 3.1104 KES (High: 39.6113 / Low: 36.5008). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9037 KES (High: 39.7631 / Low: 38.8594).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.1104
May Spread (Stable) ±0.9037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.6505 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6505

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2014: 39.2400) against the same month in 2013 (average: 39.3492), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1092 (-0.28%).

2014 Avg (June) 39.2400
2013 Avg (June) 39.3492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.6851 35.3424 36.2735
February 37.1735 35.5778 36.2193
March 38.3056 36.5995 37.2037
April 39.4484 38.0001 38.8611
May 39.7631 38.8594 39.3616
June 39.8709 38.4013 39.2400
July 39.8639 38.8708 39.4659
August 39.5473 38.3338 38.8961
September 39.6113 36.5008 38.0833
October 37.3638 35.6274 36.4328
November 36.2077 34.4872 35.3191
December 35.2985 33.2430 34.2011