2014 DOP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0634 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.9945 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0254 KES

2014 DOP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the DOP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 11, valuing the pair at 2.0634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 1.9945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0690 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0155 to the December average rate of 2.0461, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.0634 was down 4.64% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.1638, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,317 KES

2013 Average 10,340 KES

Yearly Trough Low 9,972 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 344.89 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.0554

1.9995

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 2.0138, compared to 2.0370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0232 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0138

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0404 KES (High: 2.0362 / Low: 1.9959). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 KES (High: 2.0532 / Low: 2.0406).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0404

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 2.0507) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.0288), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0219 (+1.08%).

2014 Avg (November) 2.0507

2013 Avg (November) 2.0288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0362	1.9959	2.0155
February	2.0134	1.9945	2.0042
March	2.0148	1.9983	2.0062
April	2.0198	2.0058	2.0121
May	2.0406	2.0089	2.0240
June	2.0312	2.0115	2.0209
July	2.0256	2.0123	2.0188
August	2.0427	2.0124	2.0269
September	2.0485	2.0229	2.0372
October	2.0569	2.0284	2.0422
November	2.0634	2.0412	2.0507
December	2.0532	2.0406	2.0461