YEARLY HIGH
0.0130 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0121 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0126 CAD

2014 KES to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.0130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 0.0121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0127 to the December average rate of 0.0128, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0130 was up 4.43% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0124, 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 65 CAD
2013 Average 60 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 61 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.34 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0129
0.0122
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CAD 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 0.0126, compared to 0.0125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0007 CAD (High: 0.0130 / Low: 0.0122). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CAD (High: 0.0128 / Low: 0.0126).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 0.0128) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0119), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+7.56%).

2014 Avg (March) 0.0128
2013 Avg (March) 0.0119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0130 0.0122 0.0127
February 0.0129 0.0127 0.0128
March 0.0130 0.0127 0.0128
April 0.0128 0.0126 0.0127
May 0.0126 0.0123 0.0125
June 0.0125 0.0122 0.0124
July 0.0124 0.0121 0.0122
August 0.0125 0.0123 0.0124
September 0.0125 0.0123 0.0124
October 0.0127 0.0125 0.0126
November 0.0127 0.0125 0.0126
December 0.0129 0.0126 0.0128