YEARLY HIGH
11.6870 KES
YEARLY LOW
11.0196 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.3403 KES

2014 HKD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the HKD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 11.6870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 11.0196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6674 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1206 to the December average rate of 11.6648, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 11.6870 was up 3.38% compared to the 2013 peak of 11.3054, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 292,174 KES
2013 Average 277,536 KES
Yearly Trough Low 275,489 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,684.98 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

11.7192
11.0662
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 11.1930, compared to 11.4876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2946 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1930
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.2061 KES (High: 11.2257 / Low: 11.0196). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0441 KES (High: 11.3405 / Low: 11.2965).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2061
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0441

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 11.6648) against the same month in 2013 (average: 11.1320), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5327 (+4.79%).

2014 Avg (December) 11.6648
2013 Avg (December) 11.1320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.2257 11.0196 11.1206
February 11.1543 11.0852 11.1209
March 11.1858 11.1242 11.1487
April 11.2293 11.1395 11.1889
May 11.3343 11.1981 11.2767
June 11.3479 11.2793 11.3023
July 11.3405 11.2965 11.3234
August 11.4331 11.3261 11.3731
September 11.5113 11.4238 11.4621
October 11.5438 11.4765 11.5013
November 11.6384 11.5386 11.6008
December 11.6870 11.6330 11.6648