YEARLY HIGH
14.7176 KES
YEARLY LOW
13.9105 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.2792 KES

2014 CNY to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the CNY to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 14.7176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 13.9105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8071 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.2125 to the December average rate of 14.6356, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 14.7176 was up 2.86% compared to the 2013 peak of 14.3077, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 367,940 KES
2013 Average 349,547 KES
Yearly Trough Low 347,762 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,177.50 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

14.7473
13.8895
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 14.0871, compared to 14.4713 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3841 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.4713

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.2549 KES (High: 14.3592 / Low: 14.1044). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0790 KES (High: 13.9983 / Low: 13.9193).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2549
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0790

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1501 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 14.6758) against the same month in 2013 (average: 14.1056), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5702 (+4.04%).

2014 Avg (November) 14.6758
2013 Avg (November) 14.1056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.3592 14.1044 14.2125
February 14.2632 14.0645 14.1804
March 14.1488 13.9105 14.0303
April 13.9983 13.9193 13.9610
May 14.1213 13.9125 14.0456
June 14.1829 14.0262 14.0930
July 14.2257 14.1145 14.1698
August 14.4128 14.2101 14.3189
September 14.5675 14.3972 14.4698
October 14.6231 14.5202 14.5578
November 14.7176 14.6094 14.6758
December 14.7013 14.5666 14.6356