2014 KES to MMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 KES to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the KES to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 11.6658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 10.9515.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7143 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4230 to the December average rate of 11.3943, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 11.6658 was up 1.27% compared to the 2013 peak of 11.5199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
KES to MMK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 11.2063, compared to 11.1848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0215 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.4795 MMK (High: 11.6658 / Low: 11.1863). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0649 MMK (High: 11.1227 / Low: 11.0577).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2063 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 11.4200) against the same month in 2013 (average: 11.3146), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1054 (+0.93%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.5042 | 11.3011 | 11.4230 |
| February | 11.4435 | 11.3520 | 11.4056 |
| March | 11.3582 | 11.0904 | 11.1992 |
| April | 11.1476 | 11.0539 | 11.0898 |
| May | 11.0825 | 10.9756 | 11.0242 |
| June | 11.1873 | 11.0203 | 11.0959 |
| July | 11.1227 | 11.0577 | 11.0865 |
| August | 11.0820 | 10.9700 | 11.0265 |
| September | 11.1531 | 10.9515 | 11.0415 |
| October | 11.2506 | 11.0163 | 11.1399 |
| November | 11.6658 | 11.1863 | 11.4200 |
| December | 11.4525 | 11.3590 | 11.3943 |