YEARLY HIGH
0.0719 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0679 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0701 CNY

2014 KES to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.0719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.0679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0704 to the December average rate of 0.0683, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0719 was down 2.81% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0740, 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 359 CNY
2013 Average 358 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 340 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.71 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0720
0.0678
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CNY 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 0.0710, compared to 0.0691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0013 CNY (High: 0.0709 / Low: 0.0696). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 CNY (High: 0.0718 / Low: 0.0714).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 0.0713) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0726), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-1.88%).

2014 Avg (March) 0.0713
2013 Avg (March) 0.0726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0709 0.0696 0.0704
February 0.0711 0.0701 0.0705
March 0.0719 0.0707 0.0713
April 0.0718 0.0714 0.0716
May 0.0719 0.0708 0.0712
June 0.0713 0.0705 0.0710
July 0.0708 0.0703 0.0706
August 0.0704 0.0694 0.0698
September 0.0695 0.0686 0.0691
October 0.0689 0.0684 0.0687
November 0.0684 0.0679 0.0681
December 0.0687 0.0680 0.0683