YEARLY HIGH
1.1418 AOA
YEARLY LOW
1.0972 AOA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1183 AOA

2014 KES to AOA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to AOA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 1.1418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 1.0972.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0446 AOA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1323 to the December average rate of 1.1282, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.1418 was down 0.90% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.1521, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,709 AOA
2013 Average 5,604 AOA
Yearly Trough Low 5,486 AOA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 223.00 AOA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.1353
1.0985
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to AOA 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 1.1254, compared to 1.1112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1254
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0203 AOA (High: 1.1418 / Low: 1.1215). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 AOA (High: 1.1180 / Low: 1.1103).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0203
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 1.1323) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.1031), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0291 (+2.64%).

2014 Avg (January) 1.1323
2013 Avg (January) 1.1031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1418 1.1215 1.1323
February 1.1349 1.1269 1.1313
March 1.1339 1.1248 1.1284
April 1.1360 1.1228 1.1275
May 1.1276 1.1113 1.1181
June 1.1180 1.1103 1.1148
July 1.1121 1.1030 1.1078
August 1.1143 1.1015 1.1091
September 1.1062 1.0972 1.1016
October 1.1123 1.0980 1.1061
November 1.1210 1.1065 1.1142
December 1.1356 1.1188 1.1282