2014 KES to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3416 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.1537 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2035 JPY

2014 KES to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 1.3416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 1.1537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1878 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2047 to the December average rate of 1.3215, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.3416 was up 9.21% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.2284, 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 6,708 JPY

2013 Average 5,673 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 5,769 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 939.19 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.3377

1.1430

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to JPY 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 1.1803, compared to 1.2267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1803

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.0641 JPY (High: 1.3163 / Low: 1.2522). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 JPY (High: 1.1699 / Low: 1.1537).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0641

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0208 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.3215) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.2003), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1212 (+10.09%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.3215

2013 Avg (December) 1.2003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2193	1.1814	1.2047
February	1.1912	1.1690	1.1838
March	1.1937	1.1714	1.1825
April	1.2007	1.1708	1.1811
May	1.1775	1.1538	1.1650
June	1.1729	1.1567	1.1647
July	1.1699	1.1537	1.1592
August	1.1791	1.1599	1.1684
September	1.2306	1.1778	1.2088
October	1.2492	1.1905	1.2110
November	1.3163	1.2522	1.2916
December	1.3416	1.2900	1.3215