2014 ILS to KES Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 ILS to KES Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the ILS to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 25.7496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 22.6856.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0639 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.6948 to the December average rate of 23.0090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 25.7496 was up 3.13% compared to the 2013 peak of 24.9691, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
ILS to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 24.9474, compared to 24.2811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6663 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was August, with a trading range of 0.9727 KES (High: 25.7223 / Low: 24.7496). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2626 KES (High: 25.3710 / Low: 25.1084).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.7562 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 25.6306) against the same month in 2013 (average: 24.1168), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5138 (+6.28%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.8951 | 24.5345 | 24.6948 |
| February | 24.7281 | 24.3706 | 24.5418 |
| March | 25.0238 | 24.7533 | 24.8786 |
| April | 25.1112 | 24.8338 | 24.9629 |
| May | 25.3710 | 25.1084 | 25.2280 |
| June | 25.5856 | 25.1630 | 25.3783 |
| July | 25.7496 | 25.4712 | 25.6306 |
| August | 25.7223 | 24.7496 | 25.1974 |
| September | 24.7911 | 24.2241 | 24.4412 |
| October | 24.3761 | 23.5809 | 23.9318 |
| November | 23.6512 | 23.1575 | 23.4767 |
| December | 23.2341 | 22.6856 | 23.0090 |