YEARLY HIGH
82.5006 KES
YEARLY LOW
76.9885 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
79.6284 KES

2014 CAD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the CAD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 82.5006. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 76.9885.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5121 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.0276 to the December average rate of 78.3515, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 82.5006 was down 6.47% compared to the 2013 peak of 88.2048, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 412,503 KES
2013 Average 418,093 KES
Yearly Trough Low 384,942 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,560.72 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

82.1303
77.5031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 79.1793, compared to 80.0774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8981 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 79.1793
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 80.0774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 4.5864 KES (High: 81.6894 / Low: 77.1030). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1659 KES (High: 79.4772 / Low: 78.3113).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.5864
April Spread (Stable) ±1.1659

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.1918 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1918

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 81.7447) against the same month in 2013 (average: 83.4783), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7336 (-2.08%).

2014 Avg (July) 81.7447
2013 Avg (July) 83.4783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 81.6894 77.1030 79.0276
February 78.7725 77.5360 78.0426
March 78.7072 76.9885 77.8887
April 79.4772 78.3113 78.8957
May 80.9734 79.0810 80.2611
June 82.1015 80.0091 80.9600
July 82.5006 80.5538 81.7447
August 81.4505 80.1895 80.6918
September 81.5012 79.7777 80.7067
October 80.1696 78.8866 79.5149
November 80.2635 78.6837 79.4549
December 79.5565 77.6563 78.3515