YEARLY HIGH
13.7621 IQD
YEARLY LOW
12.8197 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3353 IQD

2014 KES to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 13.7621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 12.8197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9424 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5199 to the December average rate of 12.9962, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 13.7621 was down 1.03% compared to the 2013 peak of 13.9055, 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 68,811 IQD
2013 Average 67,544 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 64,098 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,712.08 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

13.5723
12.9438
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to IQD 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 13.4698, compared to 13.2008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2690 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.4972 IQD (High: 13.3169 / Low: 12.8197). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1454 IQD (High: 13.1798 / Low: 13.0345).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4972
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1454

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1192 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 13.4923) against the same month in 2013 (average: 13.5509), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0586 (-0.43%).

2014 Avg (March) 13.4923
2013 Avg (March) 13.5509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.6112 13.4022 13.5199
February 13.6132 13.4582 13.5148
March 13.7621 13.4329 13.4923
April 13.7116 13.3779 13.4335
May 13.5198 13.2451 13.4279
June 13.4733 13.2371 13.4305
July 13.4585 13.2499 13.3933
August 13.4281 13.1496 13.3331
September 13.3116 13.0533 13.2139
October 13.2406 12.9951 13.1725
November 13.1798 13.0345 13.0957
December 13.3169 12.8197 12.9962