YEARLY HIGH
45.4058 KES
YEARLY LOW
42.8570 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.0029 KES

2014 BZD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BZD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 45.4058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 42.8570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5488 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.2626 to the December average rate of 45.2642, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 45.4058 was up 1.81% compared to the 2013 peak of 44.5964, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 227,029 KES
2013 Average 215,632 KES
Yearly Trough Low 214,285 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,744.20 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

45.4825
42.8633
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 43.4256, compared to 44.5802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1547 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.4256
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.5802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was May, with a trading range of 0.8657 KES (High: 43.9772 / Low: 43.1115). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2446 KES (High: 43.9857 / Low: 43.7411).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8657
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2446

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4004 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 45.2642) against the same month in 2013 (average: 43.2914), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9728 (+4.56%).

2014 Avg (December) 45.2642
2013 Avg (December) 43.2914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.6492 43.0043 43.2626
February 43.6845 43.1761 43.3424
March 43.7243 42.9817 43.4820
April 43.2702 42.8570 43.0815
May 43.9772 43.1115 43.5230
June 44.1488 43.7420 43.8619
July 43.9857 43.7411 43.9130
August 44.3897 43.9356 44.1208
September 44.8022 44.0320 44.4786
October 45.0949 44.5019 44.6734
November 45.1823 44.7836 45.0315
December 45.4058 45.1353 45.2642