2014 KES to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.5269 KPW

YEARLY LOW

9.9271 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.2367 KPW

2014 KES to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 10.5269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 9.9271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5998 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4330 to the December average rate of 9.9494, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 10.5269 was down 2.11% compared to the 2013 peak of 10.7543, 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 52,634 KPW

2013 Average 52,269 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 49,636 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,998.78 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

10.4814

9.9010

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to KPW 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 10.3677, compared to 10.1057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2620 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3677

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.1057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.1878 KPW (High: 10.5269 / Low: 10.3391). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0379 KPW (High: 10.2770 / Low: 10.2390).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1878

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0379

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0822 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0822

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 10.4330) against the same month in 2013 (average: 10.3561), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0769 (+0.74%).

2014 Avg (January) 10.4330

2013 Avg (January) 10.3561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.5269	10.3391	10.4330
February	10.4642	10.3901	10.4311
March	10.4233	10.3711	10.4013
April	10.4160	10.3373	10.3732
May	10.3669	10.2410	10.2950
June	10.2944	10.2319	10.2724
July	10.2770	10.2390	10.2550
August	10.2532	10.1567	10.2103
September	10.1653	10.0767	10.1284
October	10.1089	10.0455	10.0868
November	10.0580	9.9724	10.0045
December	9.9757	9.9271	9.9494