2014 KES to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5014 DOP

YEARLY LOW

0.4846 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4938 DOP

2014 KES to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 0.5014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 0.4846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0168 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4962 to the December average rate of 0.4887, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5014 was up 0.01% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5013, 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 2,507 DOP

2013 Average 2,419 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 2,423 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.80 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5001

0.4865

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to DOP 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 0.4966, compared to 0.4909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4966

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0099 DOP (High: 0.5010 / Low: 0.4911). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 DOP (High: 0.4901 / Low: 0.4870).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0099

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 0.4990) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.4659), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0331 (+7.11%).

2014 Avg (February) 0.4990

2013 Avg (February) 0.4659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5010	0.4911	0.4962
February	0.5014	0.4967	0.4990
March	0.5004	0.4963	0.4985
April	0.4986	0.4951	0.4970
May	0.4978	0.4901	0.4941
June	0.4971	0.4923	0.4948
July	0.4970	0.4937	0.4953
August	0.4969	0.4895	0.4934
September	0.4943	0.4882	0.4909
October	0.4930	0.4862	0.4897
November	0.4899	0.4846	0.4876
December	0.4901	0.4870	0.4887