YEARLY HIGH
128.2188 KES
YEARLY LOW
120.9370 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
124.2086 KES

2014 JOD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the JOD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 128.2188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 120.9370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2818 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 122.0169 to the December average rate of 127.7319, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 128.2188 was up 3.46% compared to the 2013 peak of 123.9332, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 641,094 KES
2013 Average 607,993 KES
Yearly Trough Low 604,685 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,408.78 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

128.3086
121.3883
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 122.6513, compared to 125.7659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 122.6513
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 125.7659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 2.0911 KES (High: 123.0281 / Low: 120.9370). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4798 KES (High: 124.0892 / Low: 123.6094).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.0911
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4798

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0519 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 127.7319) against the same month in 2013 (average: 121.9698), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7621 (+4.72%).

2014 Avg (December) 127.7319
2013 Avg (December) 121.9698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 123.0281 120.9370 122.0169
February 122.6216 121.5798 121.9650
March 122.8064 121.9739 122.3263
April 122.9527 121.9981 122.5091
May 124.0491 122.5807 123.4189
June 124.1917 123.4084 123.6718
July 124.0892 123.6094 123.8842
August 125.1367 124.0228 124.5359
September 125.9315 124.9798 125.3965
October 126.3731 125.4460 125.8243
November 127.9137 126.3527 127.2227
December 128.2188 126.8986 127.7319