2014 KES to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9065 BDT

YEARLY LOW

0.8530 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8823 BDT

2014 KES to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.9065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.8530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0536 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9004 to the December average rate of 0.8576, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.9065 was down 3.09% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.9354, 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 4,533 BDT

2013 Average 4,536 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 4,265 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 267.83 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.9047

0.8533

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BDT 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 0.8944, compared to 0.8701 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8944

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8701

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0137 BDT (High: 0.9065 / Low: 0.8928). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 BDT (High: 0.8864 / Low: 0.8820).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.9004) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.9167), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0163 (-1.78%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.9004

2013 Avg (January) 0.9167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9065	0.8928	0.9004
February	0.9024	0.8973	0.8997
March	0.9007	0.8938	0.8978
April	0.8989	0.8920	0.8952
May	0.8950	0.8822	0.8876
June	0.8879	0.8818	0.8856
July	0.8864	0.8820	0.8845
August	0.8836	0.8745	0.8795
September	0.8786	0.8662	0.8718
October	0.8709	0.8624	0.8675
November	0.8650	0.8576	0.8598
December	0.8617	0.8530	0.8576