2014 FKP to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

150.7593 KES

YEARLY LOW

140.3971 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

144.8271 KES

2014 FKP to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the FKP to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 150.7593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 140.3971.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3622 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 142.0415 to the December average rate of 141.3823, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 150.7593 was up 5.34% compared to the 2013 peak of 143.1177, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 753,796 KES

2013 Average 673,730 KES

Yearly Trough Low 701,985 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,811.08 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

150.6514

140.5397

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 144.9218, compared to 144.7323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1895 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.9218

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 144.7323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 4.4287 KES (High: 147.0651 / Low: 142.6364). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0039 KES (High: 148.3810 / Low: 146.3771).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.4287

May Spread (Stable) ±2.0039

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.6426 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 149.8088) against the same month in 2013 (average: 131.8241), the exchange rate shifted by +17.9847 (+13.64%).

2014 Avg (July) 149.8088

2013 Avg (July) 131.8241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	143.0548	140.3971	142.0415
February	144.7716	140.4199	142.9088
March	144.9735	142.6428	143.8578
April	146.7641	143.6038	145.2525
May	148.3810	146.3771	147.2185
June	149.8810	146.4656	148.2517
July	150.7593	148.2714	149.8088
August	148.3797	146.1597	147.1662
September	147.0651	142.6364	144.7973
October	144.5668	141.7913	143.3766
November	143.3467	140.6209	141.8627
December	142.6298	140.4511	141.3823