2014 EGP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.6754 KES

YEARLY LOW

12.2260 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.4132 KES

2014 EGP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the EGP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 12.6754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 12.2260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4494 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3922 to the December average rate of 12.6499, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 12.6754 was down 6.54% compared to the 2013 peak of 13.5628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63,377 KES

2013 Average 62,657 KES

Yearly Trough Low 61,130 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,247.13 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

12.6896

12.2134

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 12.3708, compared to 12.4557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0849 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.3708

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.2256 KES (High: 12.5055 / Low: 12.2799). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0507 KES (High: 12.4526 / Low: 12.4020).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2256

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0507

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0841 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 12.6499) against the same month in 2013 (average: 12.5084), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1415 (+1.13%).

2014 Avg (December) 12.6499

2013 Avg (December) 12.5084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.5055	12.2799	12.3922
February	12.4404	12.3535	12.3931
March	12.4641	12.4022	12.4285
April	12.4526	12.4020	12.4207
May	12.4151	12.2705	12.3371
June	12.3006	12.2260	12.2530
July	12.3152	12.2558	12.2769
August	12.3910	12.2760	12.3264
September	12.4831	12.3676	12.4247
October	12.5030	12.4447	12.4747
November	12.6309	12.5124	12.5816
December	12.6754	12.6153	12.6499