2014 KES to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30.5438 MGA

YEARLY LOW

25.8242 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

28.0937 MGA

2014 KES to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KES to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 30.5438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 25.8242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7196 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.2770 to the December average rate of 28.7432, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 30.5438 was up 14.78% compared to the 2013 peak of 26.6096, 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 152,719 MGA

2013 Average 128,566 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 129,121 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,597.96 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

30.6469

25.8798

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES to MGA 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 27.0223, compared to 29.1651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.0223

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.1651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 1.3713 MGA (High: 29.5896 / Low: 28.2183). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4458 MGA (High: 27.3495 / Low: 26.9036).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.3713

March Spread (Stable) ±0.4458

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.3824 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 30.2496) against the same month in 2013 (average: 26.1181), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1315 (+15.82%).

2014 Avg (October) 30.2496

2013 Avg (October) 26.1181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.6594	25.8242	26.2770
February	27.1310	26.5935	26.9298
March	27.3495	26.9036	27.1175
April	27.4472	26.9364	27.1809
May	27.4635	26.9129	27.1845
June	27.8571	26.8903	27.4438
July	28.4325	27.6129	27.9987
August	28.9295	28.1121	28.6107
September	29.7679	28.5846	29.2630
October	30.5438	29.7896	30.2496
November	30.4028	29.7060	30.1256
December	29.5896	28.2183	28.7432