2014 KES to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2264 ETB

YEARLY LOW

0.2200 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2237 ETB

2014 KES to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 0.2264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.2200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2222 to the December average rate of 0.2230, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.2264 was up 1.25% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2236, 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 1,132 ETB

2013 Average 1,087 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 1,100 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.97 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.2252

0.2219

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to ETB 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 0.2232, compared to 0.2241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2232

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0042 ETB (High: 0.2243 / Low: 0.2200). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 ETB (High: 0.2254 / Low: 0.2242).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2014: 0.2244) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2160), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0083 (+3.86%).

2014 Avg (September) 0.2244

2013 Avg (September) 0.2160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2243	0.2200	0.2222
February	0.2244	0.2206	0.2230
March	0.2243	0.2212	0.2230
April	0.2250	0.2235	0.2242
May	0.2249	0.2222	0.2232
June	0.2243	0.2223	0.2235
July	0.2255	0.2233	0.2248
August	0.2254	0.2242	0.2250
September	0.2264	0.2234	0.2244
October	0.2255	0.2226	0.2244
November	0.2244	0.2226	0.2233
December	0.2237	0.2221	0.2230