YEARLY HIGH
0.0110 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0100 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0104 CHF

2014 KES to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 0.0100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0105 to the December average rate of 0.0108, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0110 was down 5.34% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0116, 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 55 CHF
2013 Average 54 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 50 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.59 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0109
0.0101
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KES to CHF 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 0.0103, compared to 0.0105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0004 CHF (High: 0.0110 / Low: 0.0106). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CHF (High: 0.0103 / Low: 0.0101).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.0108) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0104), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+4.29%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.0108
2013 Avg (December) 0.0104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0106 0.0103 0.0105
February 0.0105 0.0102 0.0104
March 0.0103 0.0101 0.0102
April 0.0103 0.0101 0.0102
May 0.0102 0.0100 0.0102
June 0.0103 0.0101 0.0102
July 0.0103 0.0101 0.0102
August 0.0104 0.0103 0.0103
September 0.0107 0.0104 0.0105
October 0.0108 0.0106 0.0107
November 0.0108 0.0106 0.0107
December 0.0110 0.0106 0.0108