2014 KES to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

82.6216 GNF

YEARLY LOW

77.4182 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

79.7367 GNF

2014 KES to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 82.6216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 77.4182.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2034 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.9722 to the December average rate of 77.9918, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 82.6216 was down 2.80% compared to the 2013 peak of 85.0035, 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 413,108 GNF

2013 Average 407,757 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 387,091 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,016.95 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

81.5809

77.6656

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to GNF 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 80.5549, compared to 78.9186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.5549

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 78.9186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 2.8197 GNF (High: 82.2709 / Low: 79.4512). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0120 GNF (High: 78.4302 / Low: 77.4182).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.8197

December Spread (Stable) ±1.0120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7650 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7650

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 81.2546) against the same month in 2013 (average: 81.0644), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1902 (+0.23%).

2014 Avg (February) 81.2546

2013 Avg (February) 81.0644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	81.8961	79.9225	80.9722
February	82.6216	80.5438	81.2546
March	82.2709	79.4512	81.0231
April	81.2499	79.8577	80.5066
May	81.0690	78.5722	79.9522
June	80.3000	78.7334	79.6206
July	80.6435	79.2007	80.0633
August	79.9275	78.5047	79.2984
September	79.4711	78.3077	78.8782
October	79.8152	78.3213	78.9525
November	79.0755	77.7379	78.3273
December	78.4302	77.4182	77.9918