YEARLY HIGH
0.0953 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0754 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0922 ARS

2014 KES to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 0.0953. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0200 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0810 to the December average rate of 0.0945, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0953 was up 26.25% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0755, 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 477 ARS
2013 Average 318 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 377 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99.88 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0964
0.0796
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to ARS 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 0.0901, compared to 0.0943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0177 ARS (High: 0.0930 / Low: 0.0754). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 ARS (High: 0.0922 / Low: 0.0917).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0177
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 0.0950) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0686), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0265 (+38.60%).

2014 Avg (October) 0.0950
2013 Avg (October) 0.0686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0930 0.0754 0.0810
February 0.0927 0.0900 0.0911
March 0.0926 0.0909 0.0916
April 0.0926 0.0919 0.0922
May 0.0922 0.0917 0.0919
June 0.0930 0.0921 0.0927
July 0.0934 0.0926 0.0929
August 0.0952 0.0937 0.0943
September 0.0951 0.0942 0.0947
October 0.0953 0.0946 0.0950
November 0.0951 0.0943 0.0946
December 0.0946 0.0936 0.0945