2014 KES to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.4899 CRC

YEARLY LOW

5.7627 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.1049 CRC

2014 KES to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 11, valuing the pair at 6.4899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 5.7627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7272 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8125 to the December average rate of 5.9265, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 6.4899 was up 8.19% compared to the 2013 peak of 5.9986, 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 32,449 CRC

2013 Average 29,094 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 28,813 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,635.89 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

6.3747

5.7614

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to CRC 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 6.1526, compared to 6.0571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0955 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1526

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.6245 CRC (High: 6.4899 / Low: 5.8654). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0541 CRC (High: 6.0752 / Low: 6.0211).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6245

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0541

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1523 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1523

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 6.2281) against the same month in 2013 (average: 5.8276), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4005 (+6.87%).

2014 Avg (March) 6.2281

2013 Avg (March) 5.8276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5.8991	5.7627	5.8125
February	5.9784	5.8678	5.9263
March	6.4899	5.8654	6.2281
April	6.3562	6.2987	6.3216
May	6.3656	6.2858	6.3236
June	6.3403	6.2137	6.3035
July	6.1910	6.1232	6.1512
August	6.1773	6.1087	6.1386
September	6.1506	6.0437	6.0871
October	6.0752	6.0211	6.0516
November	6.0425	5.9545	5.9878
December	5.9650	5.8942	5.9265