2014 KES to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0439 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.0269 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0345 GHS

2014 KES to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 0.0439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0170 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0276 to the December average rate of 0.0354, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0439 was up 59.20% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0276, 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 219 GHS

2013 Average 120 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 135 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.91 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0427

0.0263

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to GHS 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 0.0312, compared to 0.0379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0312

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0064 GHS (High: 0.0429 / Low: 0.0365). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GHS (High: 0.0355 / Low: 0.0353).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2014: 0.0413) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0242), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0171 (+70.95%).

2014 Avg (August) 0.0413

2013 Avg (August) 0.0242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0284	0.0269	0.0276
February	0.0297	0.0277	0.0289
March	0.0311	0.0294	0.0300
April	0.0325	0.0311	0.0319
May	0.0344	0.0325	0.0333
June	0.0374	0.0340	0.0355
July	0.0402	0.0371	0.0385
August	0.0439	0.0384	0.0413
September	0.0429	0.0365	0.0402
October	0.0366	0.0358	0.0362
November	0.0363	0.0354	0.0357
December	0.0355	0.0353	0.0354