YEARLY HIGH
0.0907 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0856 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0882 HKD

2014 KES to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.0907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.0856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0899 to the December average rate of 0.0857, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0907 was down 2.14% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0927, 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 454 HKD
2013 Average 450 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 428 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.91 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0903
0.0853
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to HKD 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 0.0893, compared to 0.0871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0893
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0017 HKD (High: 0.0907 / Low: 0.0891). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 HKD (High: 0.0885 / Low: 0.0882).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.0899) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0892), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+0.80%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.0899
2013 Avg (January) 0.0892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0907 0.0891 0.0899
February 0.0902 0.0897 0.0899
March 0.0899 0.0894 0.0897
April 0.0898 0.0891 0.0894
May 0.0893 0.0882 0.0887
June 0.0887 0.0881 0.0885
July 0.0885 0.0882 0.0883
August 0.0883 0.0875 0.0879
September 0.0875 0.0869 0.0872
October 0.0871 0.0866 0.0869
November 0.0867 0.0859 0.0862
December 0.0860 0.0856 0.0857