YEARLY HIGH
142.0924 IDR
YEARLY LOW
129.9651 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
134.9203 IDR

2014 KES to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 142.0924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 129.9651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.1273 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 140.4448 to the December average rate of 137.5572, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 142.0924 was down 0.10% compared to the 2013 peak of 142.2288, 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 710,462 IDR
2013 Average 606,040 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 649,825 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,636.71 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

141.3128
130.8967
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to IDR 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 135.0137, compared to 134.8270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1867 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 135.0137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 134.8270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 6.5440 IDR (High: 141.0576 / Low: 134.5136). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5499 IDR (High: 136.2529 / Low: 134.7030).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.5440
November Spread (Stable) ±1.5499

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.0113 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 140.4448) against the same month in 2013 (average: 111.0882), the exchange rate shifted by +29.3566 (+26.43%).

2014 Avg (January) 140.4448
2013 Avg (January) 111.0882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 142.0924 138.7770 140.4448
February 141.0576 134.5136 138.1110
March 134.4099 130.6222 132.0997
April 133.6783 130.3932 131.7647
May 133.0801 129.9651 131.9083
June 138.1379 133.1538 135.7537
July 135.7537 131.2109 132.9911
August 134.3968 132.0934 132.9816
September 136.5005 132.2956 133.9680
October 137.5045 134.8097 136.1845
November 136.2529 134.7030 135.2795
December 141.2880 135.7546 137.5572