2014 KES to LTL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0315 LTL

YEARLY LOW

0.0285 LTL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0296 LTL

2014 KES to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 0.0285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0294 to the December average rate of 0.0310, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0315 was down 1.95% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0321, 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 157 LTL

2013 Average 151 LTL

Yearly Trough Low 142 LTL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.86 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0312

0.0285

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to LTL 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 0.0290, compared to 0.0302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0290

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0010 LTL (High: 0.0306 / Low: 0.0296). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LTL (High: 0.0291 / Low: 0.0288).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.0310) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0292), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+6.21%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.0310

2013 Avg (December) 0.0292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0297	0.0290	0.0294
February	0.0296	0.0290	0.0293
March	0.0291	0.0286	0.0289
April	0.0291	0.0286	0.0288
May	0.0289	0.0285	0.0288
June	0.0291	0.0288	0.0290
July	0.0294	0.0288	0.0291
August	0.0297	0.0293	0.0294
September	0.0306	0.0296	0.0301
October	0.0308	0.0303	0.0305
November	0.0309	0.0305	0.0308
December	0.0315	0.0305	0.0310