2014 KES to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0543 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.9223 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0033 LRD

2014 KES to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 1.0543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 0.9223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1321 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9707 to the December average rate of 1.0115, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.0543 was up 11.00% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.9499, 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 5,272 LRD

2013 Average 4,452 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 4,611 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 660.41 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.0535

0.9435

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to LRD 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 0.9786, compared to 1.0279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9786

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 0.0829 LRD (High: 1.0331 / Low: 0.9502). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 LRD (High: 1.0141 / Low: 1.0092).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0829

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0383 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 1.0443) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.8647), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1796 (+20.77%).

2014 Avg (July) 1.0443

2013 Avg (July) 0.8647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0001	0.9307	0.9707
February	0.9941	0.9871	0.9910
March	0.9898	0.9237	0.9526
April	0.9916	0.9754	0.9836
May	0.9925	0.9223	0.9695
June	1.0331	0.9502	1.0043
July	1.0543	1.0298	1.0443
August	1.0539	1.0325	1.0395
September	1.0334	1.0245	1.0297
October	1.0278	1.0212	1.0255
November	1.0225	1.0140	1.0171
December	1.0141	1.0092	1.0115