YEARLY HIGH
0.7340 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.6646 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6939 INR

2014 KES to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.7340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 0.6646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0693 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7190 to the December average rate of 0.6945, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.7340 was down 5.46% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.7764, 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 3,670 INR
2013 Average 3,399 INR
Yearly Trough Low 3,323 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 346.72 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.7246
0.6740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to INR 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 0.6999, compared to 0.6878 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6999
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6878

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was May, with a trading range of 0.0289 INR (High: 0.6935 / Low: 0.6646). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 INR (High: 0.6892 / Low: 0.6822).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0289
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0174 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.7190) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.6243), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0947 (+15.17%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.7190
2013 Avg (January) 0.6243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7340 0.7109 0.7190
February 0.7261 0.7157 0.7204
March 0.7177 0.6913 0.7050
April 0.7030 0.6918 0.6956
May 0.6935 0.6646 0.6782
June 0.6884 0.6746 0.6815
July 0.6887 0.6799 0.6840
August 0.6984 0.6831 0.6901
September 0.6925 0.6797 0.6850
October 0.6935 0.6842 0.6877
November 0.6892 0.6822 0.6855
December 0.7030 0.6845 0.6945