YEARLY HIGH
48.1957 KES
YEARLY LOW
45.1854 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.7876 KES

2014 FJD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the FJD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 48.1957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 45.1854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0103 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.7712 to the December average rate of 45.6899, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 48.1957 was down 3.24% compared to the 2013 peak of 49.8072, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 240,979 KES
2013 Average 235,237 KES
Yearly Trough Low 225,927 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,051.38 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

47.9967
45.4802
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 46.8099, compared to 46.7653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.8099
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.7653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 1.4031 KES (High: 47.8137 / Low: 46.4106). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4346 KES (High: 47.7536 / Low: 47.3190).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.4031
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4346

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7735 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7735

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2014: 47.7538) against the same month in 2013 (average: 46.0883), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6655 (+3.61%).

2014 Avg (June) 47.7538
2013 Avg (June) 46.0883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.4409 45.1854 45.7712
February 46.2994 45.5146 45.9616
March 47.1641 45.9302 46.4995
April 47.5164 46.7306 47.2276
May 47.8561 47.2381 47.6455
June 48.1957 47.3963 47.7538
July 48.0952 47.3442 47.7870
August 47.7536 47.3190 47.5016
September 47.8137 46.4106 47.0791
October 46.6357 46.0606 46.3056
November 46.7392 45.8326 46.2287
December 46.2621 45.3216 45.6899