YEARLY HIGH
0.0780 KES
YEARLY LOW
0.0727 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0750 KES

2014 IQD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the IQD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 0.0727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0740 to the December average rate of 0.0770, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0780 was up 3.41% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0754, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 390 KES
2013 Average 370 KES
Yearly Trough Low 363 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.71 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0773
0.0737
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD 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 0.0742, compared to 0.0758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0742
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0029 KES (High: 0.0780 / Low: 0.0751). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 KES (High: 0.0743 / Low: 0.0735).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.0770) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0741), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+3.82%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.0770
2013 Avg (December) 0.0741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0746 0.0735 0.0740
February 0.0743 0.0735 0.0740
March 0.0744 0.0727 0.0741
April 0.0747 0.0729 0.0744
May 0.0755 0.0740 0.0745
June 0.0755 0.0742 0.0745
July 0.0755 0.0743 0.0747
August 0.0760 0.0745 0.0750
September 0.0766 0.0751 0.0757
October 0.0770 0.0755 0.0759
November 0.0767 0.0759 0.0764
December 0.0780 0.0751 0.0770