2014 KES to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2848 JMD

YEARLY LOW

1.2180 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2609 JMD

2014 KES to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 12, valuing the pair at 1.2848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 1.2180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0668 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2334 to the December average rate of 1.2597, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.2848 was up 4.00% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.2353, 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 6,424 JMD

2013 Average 5,796 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 6,090 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 334.08 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.2846

1.2287

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to JMD 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 1.2555, compared to 1.2664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2555

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0281 JMD (High: 1.2461 / Low: 1.2180). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 JMD (High: 1.2652 / Low: 1.2610).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0281

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 1.2799) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.1642), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1157 (+9.94%).

2014 Avg (July) 1.2799

2013 Avg (July) 1.1642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2461	1.2180	1.2334
February	1.2501	1.2381	1.2460
March	1.2648	1.2470	1.2565
April	1.2652	1.2610	1.2629
May	1.2674	1.2605	1.2640
June	1.2757	1.2639	1.2700
July	1.2848	1.2737	1.2799
August	1.2825	1.2708	1.2768
September	1.2778	1.2593	1.2673
October	1.2646	1.2533	1.2603
November	1.2590	1.2500	1.2543
December	1.2664	1.2525	1.2597