2014 KES to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0807 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0762 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0786 BOB

2014 KES to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.0807. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0762.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0801 to the December average rate of 0.0764, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0807 was down 3.72% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0838, 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 404 BOB

2013 Average 403 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 381 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.48 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0805

0.0760

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to BOB 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 0.0796, compared to 0.0776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0796

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0013 BOB (High: 0.0787 / Low: 0.0774). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BOB (High: 0.0789 / Low: 0.0786).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.0801) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0804), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.30%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.0801

2013 Avg (January) 0.0804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0807	0.0795	0.0801
February	0.0804	0.0798	0.0801
March	0.0801	0.0797	0.0799
April	0.0801	0.0794	0.0797
May	0.0796	0.0786	0.0790
June	0.0791	0.0785	0.0789
July	0.0789	0.0786	0.0787
August	0.0787	0.0780	0.0784
September	0.0787	0.0774	0.0778
October	0.0778	0.0770	0.0775
November	0.0772	0.0766	0.0768
December	0.0766	0.0762	0.0764