2014 KES to BYR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 KES to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the KES to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 123.1586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 109.9152.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.2434 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 111.1402 to the December average rate of 121.1756, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 123.1586 was up 11.05% compared to the 2013 peak of 110.9032, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
KES to BYR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 113.8348, compared to 119.0033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1685 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 3.1649 BYR (High: 123.1586 / Low: 119.9938). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5254 BYR (High: 117.9386 / Low: 117.4132).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 121.1756) against the same month in 2013 (average: 109.5518), the exchange rate shifted by +11.6238 (+10.61%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 112.2727 | 109.9152 | 111.1402 |
| February | 113.4163 | 111.6500 | 112.6229 |
| March | 114.3318 | 112.9205 | 113.6143 |
| April | 115.1987 | 114.3190 | 114.6874 |
| May | 115.3574 | 114.3762 | 114.8800 |
| June | 116.6940 | 115.3056 | 116.0640 |
| July | 117.4603 | 115.9759 | 116.8699 |
| August | 117.9386 | 117.4132 | 117.7180 |
| September | 119.1521 | 117.8889 | 118.4340 |
| October | 120.2325 | 118.5621 | 119.6772 |
| November | 120.8966 | 119.3342 | 120.1448 |
| December | 123.1586 | 119.9938 | 121.1756 |