2014 BWP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.1223 KES

YEARLY LOW

9.4539 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.7985 KES

2014 BWP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BWP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 10.1223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 9.4539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6684 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6628 to the December average rate of 9.5662, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 10.1223 was down 8.67% compared to the 2013 peak of 11.0831, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,611 KES

2013 Average 51,317 KES

Yearly Trough Low 47,270 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,341.92 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

10.0924

9.5184

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 9.8181, compared to 9.7789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0391 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.8181

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.4620 KES (High: 9.9159 / Low: 9.4539). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1016 KES (High: 9.9910 / Low: 9.8894).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4620

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1016

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1796 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1796

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 10.0445) against the same month in 2013 (average: 10.1410), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0965 (-0.95%).

2014 Avg (May) 10.0445

2013 Avg (May) 10.1410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.9159	9.4539	9.6628
February	9.7827	9.4613	9.6048
March	9.8615	9.6706	9.7795
April	9.9733	9.8009	9.8991
May	10.1223	9.9380	10.0445
June	10.0604	9.8476	9.9176
July	9.9910	9.8894	9.9295
August	9.9992	9.8662	9.9309
September	9.9440	9.6437	9.7724
October	9.8245	9.6127	9.7288
November	9.8246	9.6403	9.7458
December	9.7802	9.4670	9.5662